ECON-8848 (3) Applied Microeconometrics

Presents a "User's guide" to conducting empirical research in applied microeconomics. Begins with a primer on an industry-standard econometric software package including programming techniques and data management. Introduces advanced econometric techniques including panel data methods, IV, matching models, regression discontinuity, and limited dependent variables models. Concludes with a research project requiring a replication and/or extension of an existing published paper. Department enforced prereqs., ECON 7818 and ECON 7828. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.