Master differences-in-differences analysis to accurately measure policy impacts and enhance decision-making with empirical evidence.
This course covers both foundational concepts, such as the potential outcomes framework and the parallel trends assumption, and advanced topics like staggered DiD, non-parametric estimators, and synthetic control methods.
This comprehensive course delves into essential topics including:
– Potential outcomes
– Social experiments
– Matching instrumental variables
– Regression discontinuity
– Difference in differences (DiD)
Participants gain vital tools to accurately discern cause-and-effect relationships, empowering them to make informed decisions in policy-making, research, and strategic planning.
Engage with Expert Faculty: Learn from leading researchers in econometrics and policy evaluation
Covers the Latest Methods: Learn cutting-edge techniques, including recent estimators by Callaway & Sant’Anna (2021), Abraham & Sun (2021), and Borusyak et al. (2021), designed to address the limits of traditional DiD approaches.
Hands-on Learning: Gain practical experience through applied exercises using real-world data and modern statistical software.
Applied and Interdisciplinary Perspectives: Engage with diverse viewpoints and case studies that reflect real challenges in policy evaluation across sectors
Policy-Relevant Skills: Develop the tools needed to carry out rigorous impact evaluations that inform data-driven decisions in research, government, and industry.
Interactive Online Format: Flexible schedule, ideal for professionals.
This course is designed for a diverse audience, including economists, public policy analysts, social scientists, graduate students, statisticians, data scientists, program evaluators, and business analysts.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand the core principles of modern Difference-in-Differences (DiD) methods, including the potential outcomes framework and the parallel trends assumption
Apply advanced DiD techniques such as:
Non-parametric group and time-specific estimators (Callaway & Sant’Anna, 2021)
Fully-saturated event study specifications (Abraham & Sun, 2021)
Imputation estimators (Borusyak, Jarvel, & Spiess, 2021)
Synthetic control methods and stacked DiD approaches
Use statistical software to implement DiD methods with real-world data
Conduct robust policy evaluations, including data preparation, model estimation, and result interpretation
Assess the validity of assumptions and understand the impact of methodological choices on inference
Design and critique empirical strategies for causal analysis in academic, public, or private sector contexts
By the end of the course, participants will be proficient in using contemporary DiD methodologies to conduct rigorous and credible policy evaluations, making them valuable assets in academic research, public policy analysis, and industry applications.
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Requirements
Prerequisites include
A solid grasp of these concepts ensures that students can effectively engage with the advanced methodologies taught in the course and apply advanced difference-in-differences techniques to real-world data.
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