APPLIED ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS III
Preparation for empirical work by examining contemporary econometric techniques as they are used in development, environment and natural resources, and agricultural economics. Review a selection of applied models using past and current research as examples. Develop a deeper understanding of the many facets of empirical research in economics.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: ( ECON 709 and 710 ) or ( A A E 636 and 637 ) Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain and assess the concepts of causal inference and identification in econometric analyses. Audience: Graduate 2. Articulate the necessary assumptions underpinning various applied identification strategies. Audience: Graduate 3. Assess and critique specific applications of various identification strategies. Audience: Graduate 4. Conduct and interpret econometric analyses applying various identification strategies using statistical software. Audience: Graduate 5. Summarize ongoing debates about the validity of empirical research in economics including issues of internal validity, external validity, and replicability. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain and assess the concepts of causal inference and identification in econometric analyses. Audience: Graduate 2. Articulate the necessary assumptions underpinning various applied identification strategies. Audience: Graduate 3. Assess and critique specific applications of various identification strategies. Audience: Graduate 4. Conduct and interpret econometric analyses applying various identification strategies using statistical software. Audience: Graduate 5. Summarize ongoing debates about the validity of empirical research in economics including issues of internal validity, external validity, and replicability. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027