ECON0070 - Programme Evaluation for Users

This module is about the analysis of data within economics, and the interpretation of empirical results.

More specifically the module aims: 

• To provide a practical introduction to commonly used econometric techniques
• To understand the difference between an association and a causal effect 
• To critically understand the analytical methods, such as matching, instrumental variables, and regression discontinuity designs
• To impart the ability to understand and interpret results statistically and economically
• To apply core economic theory to applied and policy-relevant topics
• To relate differences in economic policy recommendations to differences in the theoretical and empirical features of the economic analysis, which underlies such recommendations.
   

Objectives:

• Comprehension of complex arguments
• Confrontation of theory and evidence
• Ability to work with quantitative models and numerical data
• Understanding of the roles of theory and empirical evidence in forming and critically assessing policy
• Ability to assess the relevance and importance of the ideas of others
• Ability to independently formulate and communicate arguments and conclusions.