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| Code | EKMZ308 |
| Name | Impact Evaluation In Econometrics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HASAN ALTAN ÇABUK |
| Course Instructor |
1 2 Doç. Dr. HALİL İBRAHİM KESKİN (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
The objective of this course is to provide students with a basic knowledge on methods for the impact evaluation of policies and programs. The course, also, aim to provide students with a variety of econometric techniques in impact evaluation as well as practical skills to assess causality and impact.
Course Content
The course covers impact evaluation theory basic concepts, experimental design and basic statistics, as well as methods randomization, difference-in-difference, regression discontinuity, and propensity score matching.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
Khandker, S. R., Koolwal, G. B., & Samad, H. A. (2009). Handbook on impact evaluation: quantitative methods and practices. World Bank Publications. Gertler, P. J., Martinez, S., Premand, P., Rawlings, L. B., & Vermeersch, C. M. (2016). Impact evaluation in practice. World Bank Publications.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learn how to develop meaningful hypotheses suitable for evaluation |
| LO02 | Apply a variety of econometric methods for estimating impact |
| LO03 | Learn how to test hypotheses established for evaluation using econometric techniques |
| LO04 | Understand the importance of impact evaluation in various areas of the economy |
| LO05 | Interpret the results of impact evaluation in various areas of the economy |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts and theorems in the fields of Econometrics, Statistics and Operations research | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acquires basic Mathematics, Statistics and Operation Research concepts | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes the necessary concepts of Business | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Equipped with the foundations of Economics, and develops Economic models | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Models problems with Mathematics, Statistics, and Econometrics | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has the ability to analyze/interpret at the conceptual level to develop solutions to problems | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Collects/analyses data | 2 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interprets the results analyzed with the model | 3 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Combines the information obtained from different sources within the framework of academic rules in a field which does not research | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It develops traditional approaches, practices and methods into new working methods when it deems necessary | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Leads by taking responsibility individually and/or within the team | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | In addition to herself/himself professional development, constantly improves in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with interests and abilities | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, it constantly renews itself by following the current developments in its field. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses a package program of Econometrics, Statistics, and Operation Research | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses Turkish and at least one other foreign language, academically and in the business context | 4 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of the related persons correctly/expresses himself/herself correctly in written and verbal form | 3 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets data on current economic and social issues | 3 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Applies social, scientific and professional ethical values |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Impact Evaluation and Basic Concepts. | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books and material according to weekly program. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Overview of Causal Inference: Counterfactuals and the fundamental problem of causal inference, selection/omitted variable bias. | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books and material according to weekly program. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Randomized Evaluations I: Average Treatment Effects and Treatment on the Treated. | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books and material according to weekly program. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Randomized Evaluations II: Partial compliance in Randomized Control Trials; Encouragement designs and Intention to Treat (ITT) and Local Average Treatment Effects (LATE). | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books and material according to weekly program. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Introducing Stata Software andApplications | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books and material according to weekly program. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Regression Discontinuity | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books and material according to weekly program. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Problems and Applications | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books and material according to weekly program. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Problem Çözme |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Pre-exam revise | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Matching Methods and Propensity Scores | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books and material according to weekly program. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | An application of PSM in Stata | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books and material according to weekly program. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Problem Çözme |
| 11 | Difference-in-Differences Method | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books and material according to weekly program. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Difference-in-Differences: Regression Method | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books and material according to weekly program. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Testing the Assumptions of Difference-in-Differences Model | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books and material according to weekly program. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Problem Çözme |
| 14 | An application of DID in Stata | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books and material according to weekly program. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Problem Çözme |
| 15 | Summary of Impact Evaluation and Applications | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books and material according to weekly program. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Problem Çözme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Pre-exam revise | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Pre-exam revise | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||