Empirical Methods: Microeconometrics 1

Undergraduate

Builds a theoretical distinction between correlation and causation, and introduces regression-based methodologies used to identify causal relationships. Topics may include omitted variable bias and average treatment effects, fixed effects, instrumental variables, differences in differences, and regression discontinuity design applied to economic and public policy questions from the fields of labour, development and public economics. Course Format: Lectures, lab, 4 hours per week. Restrictions: Open to ECON (single or combined), BBE majors and ECON minors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): ECON 2P90 or ECON 2P91. Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Exclusions: Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ECON 4P06.