Quantitative Methods in Economics
ECON 1126
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Description
Topics include conditional expectations and its linear approximation; best linear predictors; omitted variable bias; panel data methods and the role of unobserved heterogeneity; instrumental variables and the role of randomization; various approaches to inference on causal relations.
Course Notes
Only one course can count towards EC credit; either Economics 1123 or Economics 1126. Both courses can count towards college credit regardless of the order they are taken. Students who fulfill the econometrics requirement with Economics 1126 and who intend to pursue Honors should note that the Honors exam assumes knowledge of the material covered in Economics 1123.
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