Econometric Theory (Ⅱ) B

Serial Number
43827
Course Number
ECON8821
Course Identifier
323 M0940
No Class
2 Credits
Compulsory
GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF ECONOMICS
- GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF ECONOMICS
SHENG-KAI CHANG
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- COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
- schang@ntu.edu.tw
- 社科院 847
- 02-33668346
- Website
  http://homepage.ntu.edu.tw/~schang
Intensive Course
Week 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
Tue 9, 10 / Fri 6, 7, 8
社科研605
Type 1
There is no capacity limit for the course. You are free to add the course online
30 Student Quota
NTU 26 + non-NTU 4
No Specialization Program
English
Core Capabilities and Curriculum Planning

Notes
The course is conducted in English。Intensive courses。 The course is conducted in English。Intensive courses。A required course for Ph.D. students. THU9,10 is the TA session. Prerequisites: ECON7009 (Introduction to Quantitative Methods).Intensive cou
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Course Description
This course focuses on advanced econometric techniques for causal inference in economics. It emphasizes theoretical aspects of causal inference, the importance of research design, and identification strategies. In addition to identification strategies, this course also explores nonparametric statistical methods and their applications in empirical economic research. Full Syllabus: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-2oABlcYXWrDUS5nWJO96oJ8LM7SfR0T/view?usp=share_link
Course Objective
By the end of this course, students will be able to: Understand and apply the potential outcome framework in empirical research. Identify and address selection bias in observational studies. Estimate causal effects using various econometric techniques, such as local average treatment effects, marginal treatment effects, regression discontinuity, and difference-in-difference. Learn important concepts in nonparametric statistics.
Course Requirement
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