Causal inference
7.5 ECTS creditsThe course covers counterfactual models used in quantitative research. Counterfactual models attempt to handle endogeneity, selection, or reverse causality. The course offers practical skills in using such methods, and the theoretical competence required to understand and evaluate the results.
Research designs covered in the course include the following:
- randomised experiments
- instrument variables
- regression discontinuity
- difference in differences
- the synthetic control method
Research designs covered in the course include the following:
- randomised experiments
- instrument variables
- regression discontinuity
- difference in differences
- the synthetic control method
Progressive specialisation:
A1N (has only first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Master's level
Admission requirements
90 ECTS credits in Economics, including at least 15 ECTS credits at the G2F level, or equivalent
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
This course is included in the following programme
- Programme in Business and Economics (studied during year 4)
- Master programme in applied economics and advanced analytical methods (studied during year 2)