Applied Econometrics for Public Policy

Instructors

KOEDA, Junko

Credits / Language / Semester

4Credits / English / Winter

Objectives/Overview

This course introduces practical econometrics and statistical tools commonly used to analyze empirical problems in economics and public policies. Hands-on examples will be solved and discussed in class using existing software (Eviews and Stata), while covering the underlying econometrics theory. The class will be taught in English and take place in a computer lab. Syllabus will be downloadable at http://www.koeda.e.u-tokyo.ac.jp/

Keywords

Econometrics, Economic and Public Policy, Eviews, Stata

Schedule

See syllabus downloadable at the course website

Teaching Methods

Lecture, Hands-on empirical execises using Eviews/Stata

Grading

Problem sets, Final exam

Required Text

Stock and Watson, Introduction to Econometrics, Addison-Wesley, 3rd Edition

Reference Books

See syllabus downloadable at the course website

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