Gov 2003: Weekly Schedule

Schedule of topics and readings for Gov 2003

The following is tentative schedule for the semester that is very much in flux. For each week, I offer readings that I believe will help you understand the material we will cover on a deeper level. You are strongly recommended to read these ahead of our class meeting.

Module 1: Introduction and Potential Outcomes (Sept 1-8)

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Module 2: Randomization Inference (Sept 13-15)

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Module 3: Inference for the Average Treatment Effect (Sept 20-22)

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Module 4: Linear Regression and Randomized Experiments (Sept 27-29)

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Module 5: Observational Studies (Oct 4-13)

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Module 6: Instrumental Variables (Oct 18-20)

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Module 7: Matching and Weighting Estimators (Oct 25-27)

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Module 8: Regression Discontinuity Designs (Nov 1-3)

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Module 9: Panel Data, Fixed Effects, and Differences-in-differences (Nov 8-15)

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Module 10: Moderators, mediators, and mechanisms (Nov 17-22)

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Module 11: Final topics (Nov 30-Dec 1)

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