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Microeconometrics

Modern Approaches to Difference-in-Differences

Master differences-in-differences analysis to accurately measure policy impacts and enhance decision-making with empirical evidence.

20h (10 days)

€775 - €1,325

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Microeconometrics

Modern Approaches to Difference-in-Differences

Course Overview

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.

Faculty

Discover what makes this a unique learning opportunity

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Engage with Expert Faculty: Learn from leading researchers in econometrics and policy evaluation

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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.

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Hands-on Learning: Gain practical experience through applied exercises using real-world data and modern statistical software.

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Applied and Interdisciplinary Perspectives: Engage with diverse viewpoints and case studies that reflect real challenges in policy evaluation across sectors

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Policy-Relevant Skills: Develop the tools needed to carry out rigorous impact evaluations that inform data-driven decisions in research, government, and industry.

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Interactive Online Format: Flexible schedule, ideal for professionals.

Who is this course for?

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.

Academic and applied economists will find this course particularly beneficial as it enhances their ability to evaluate the impact of policies and interventions over time
Public policy analysts, working in sectors such as health, education, and labor markets, will gain essential tools for assessing the effectiveness of policy changes
Social scientists, including researchers in sociology and political science, will be equipped to study causal relationships and policy impacts with greater precision
Graduate students in economics, public policy, sociology, and related disciplines will deepen their understanding of causal inference methods
Statisticians and data scientists focusing on longitudinal data will benefit from advanced techniques to design and analyze experiments and observational studies
Program evaluators in NGOs, government agencies, and private firms will learn to assess intervention effectiveness more accurately
Business analysts in the private sector will acquire skills to evaluate the impact of business strategies, marketing campaigns, and operational changes over time

Learning Outcomes

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.

Key topics for Modern Approaches to Difference-in-Differences

Take a look at the themes covered in the next edition of Modern Approaches to Difference-in-Differences course.

Course topics

Basic setup – potential outcomes
Difference-in-differences and parallel trends assumption
Two-way fixed effects
Staggered DiD and the risky comparisons: Goodman-Bacon
Recent developments:
- Non-parametric group and time-specific estimator (Callaway and Sant’Anna, 2021)
- Fully saturated event study specification (Abraham and Sun, 2021).
- Imputation estimator (Borusyak, Jarvel and Spiess, 2021).
- Stacked DiD (Cengiz et al. 2019).
Synthetic control method

STATA License

Every participant will receive a time-limited personal free license of STATA several days before the start of the course. Participants should install the STATA software on their computers for use during the practical sessions

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Requirements

Candidates are assessed on an individual basis according to their professional or academic background

Prerequisites include

To enroll in this course, participants should have a foundational understanding of econometrics.
Having completed introductory courses covering ordinary least squares (OLS) and its assumptions
Some notion of endogenous regressors and instrumental variables, as well as panel data analysis
Prior experience with statistical software used for econometric analysis, such as Stata, R, or Python

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.

Get up to speed with the latest developments in Microeconometrics in a short time.

Course Schedule

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Instructors, topics, and schedules are subject to change.

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Sessions take place Mon – Fri over 10 days.

Certificate and Fees

Certificate

Participants who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance free of charge. Participants will not be graded or assessed during the course.

Fees

A 10% discount applies when the confirmation payment is completed on or before the announced Early bird deadline.

Multiple course discounts are available. Find out more information in our Fees and Discounts pdf.

Fees for courses in other Executive Education programs may vary.

Course

Modern Approaches to Difference-in-Differences

Modality

Online

Total Hours

20

Regular Fee

1,325€

Reduced Fee*

775€

* Reduced Fee applies for PhD or Master’s students, Alumni of BSE Master’s programs, and participants who are unemployed.

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