Econometrics II

Catalog description

This course is designed for doctoral students and serves as the second of a two-course sequence focused on modern econometric theory and methods. The course builds on the students’ knowledge of advanced econometric techniques used in social sciences research. Topics reviewed in foundational econometrics such as matching and causal identification, are examined in greater detail and rigor with a particular focus on issues such as censoring and selection bias. Relevant modeling techniques are reviewed with an emphasis their use in social science research. The class adopts a hands-on approach, with students working with data to model and address econometric issues.