POSC 202C: Theory and Methods of Causal Inference and Causal Analysis

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; research, 3 hours

Catalog page 546

Prerequisites: POSC 202A, POSC 202B; or equivalent; graduate standing; or consent of instructor

Description: Introduces modern techniques for causal inference in quantitative analysis. Topics include the potential outcome framework, causal graphs, regression discontinuity, DiD, matching methods, instrumental variables, causal bounds, and selection of covariates in regression analyses. Combines theory and practical applications with examples.

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