Introduction to Causal Methods

3 credits

Theory and practice of the analytical application of economics. Causality, causal modeling, empirical analysis, and the use of theoretical models in policy evaluation and other practical applications. Prerequisite: Either (a) one of ECON_V 101, ECON_V 102, ECON_V 310, ECON_V 311, ECON_O 101, ECON_O 102 and one of STAT_V 200, STAT_V 201, STAT_V 241, STAT_V 251, COMM_V 191, FRST_V 231, STAT_O 205, STAT_O 124, STAT_O 230; or (b) one of ECON_V 226, ECON_V 325, ECON_V 326, ECON_V 327; or (c) permission of the instructor.