ECN607 Public Policy Evaluation

Aims/Description: This module will introduce you to the key principles for evaluating the impacts of government policies. The module will cover the leading quantitative techniques for estimating causal policy effects, and how to select appropriate techniques for different policy interventions. You will gain an understanding of how evidence about policy evaluation is used to inform policy debates, and critically assess real world examples of policy evaluation. Examples will be drawn from health, labour, education and development economics. Throughout use will be made of the Stata econometric software.

Staff Contact: BRYAN MARK L

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars, Independent Study

Assessment: Formal Exam, Course work

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