因果推論與影響性評估
Causal Inference and Impact Evaluation
| 節 | 週四 |
|---|---|
3 10:10–11:00 | 因果推論與影響性評估 YS405 2 節連堂 |
4 11:10–12:00 |
* 根據陽明交大上課時間表所列
Course Guideline: This course is dedicated to the study of impact evaluation, which involves estimating the effects of policies or interventions by developing counterfactual estimates. It uniquely integrates theoretical knowledge with practical skills in causal inference using observational data. The curriculum includes hands-on application of theoretical concepts, employing real-world data sets during class sessions. This course is particularly advantageous for graduate students eager to delve into empirical research and refine their quantitative analysis skills. Course Objectives: 1. To provide students with the skills necessary for analyzing and interpreting data, along with an understanding of the challenges inherent in making causal inferences from observational data. 2. To strengthen students' capabilities in building empirical models and employing econometric techniques for effective policy evaluation.
None.
Handouts and lecture notes will be provided.
10% Attendance 10% Class Participation 40% Midterm Report 40% Final Report
| 週次 | 主題 |
|---|---|
| 第 1 週 | Introduction to impact evaluation |
| 第 2 週 | Preparing for an evaluation |
| 第 3 週 | Causal inference and counterfactuals |
| 第 4 週 | Randomized assignment |
| 第 5 週 | Randomized promotion and instrumental variables I |
| 第 6 週 | Randomized promotion and instrumental variables II |
| 第 7 週 | Holiday |
| 第 8 週 | Midterm report |
| 第 9 週 | Regression discontinuity design I |
| 第 10 週 | Regression discontinuity design II |
| 第 11 週 | Difference-in-differences |
| 第 12 週 | Matching I |
| 第 13 週 | Matching II |
| 第 14 週 | Addressing methodological challenges |
| 第 15 週 | Sampling and power calculation |
| 第 16 週 | Final report |
| 第 17 週 | Supplementary materials |
References (not text books) 1. Paul Gertler, Sebastian Martinez and Patrick Premand et al. Impact Evaluation in Practice (2e), 2016. The World Bank. 2. Christopher Dougherty. Introduction to Econometrics 5e. 2016. Oxford University Press. 3. Jeffrey Wooldridge. Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach (Asia Edition, 7e), 2020. Cengage Learning.
- 地點
- Medical Building II Room 214
- 時間
- By appointment.
- 聯絡方式
- Email: liang.lilin@nycu.edu.tw