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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| ECONOMETRICS PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | ECMZ308 |
| 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 | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HASAN ALTAN ÇABUK |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. SERA ŞANLI
(Bahar)
(A 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 aims 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
Polat, B., & Aktakke, N. (2017). Kalkınma Programlarının Değerlendirilmesinde Etki Analizi Yöntemleri ve Türkiye’de Uygulamalar. İstanbul: Optimist Yayın Grubu. Gertler, P. J., Martinez, S., Premand, P., Rawlings, L. B., & Vermeersch, C. M. (2016). Impact evaluation in practice. World Bank Publications.
Notes
Data Sets, Related Articles
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Establishes necessary hypotheses that are appropriate 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 | Explain the importance of impact evaluation in various areas of the economy |
| LO05 | Interpret the results of impact evaluation in various areas of the economy |
| LO06 | Explains the basic concepts of impact assessment analysis. |
| LO07 | Applies impact assessment estimation techniques. |
| LO08 | Interpret the results of impact assessment estimation techniques. |
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 | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Models problems with Mathematics, Statistics, and Econometrics | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyzes/interprets at the conceptual level to develop solutions to problems | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Collects/analyses data from reliable data sources for the purpose of study | 4 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | 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 of research | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Adapts traditional approaches, practices and methods to a new study when necessary | 3 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses a package program of Econometrics, Statistics, and Operation Research | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Leads by taking responsibility individually and/or within the team | |
| PLO13 | 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 | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, it follows the current developments in the field / constantly renews itself | |
| 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 | 4 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets data on current economic and social issues | |
| 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 | Reading sections on Impact Assessment and its Basic Concepts from source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Overview of Causal Inference: Counterfactuals and the fundamental problem of causal inference, selection/omitted variable bias. | Reading sections on Causal Inferences Overview from source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Randomized Evaluations I: Average Treatment Effects and Treatment on the Treated. | Reading sections on Causal Inferences Overview from source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Randomized Evaluations II: Partial compliance in Randomized Control Trials; Encouragement designs and Intention to Treat (ITT) and Local Average Treatment Effects (LATE). | Reading sections on Causal Inferences Overview from source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Introducing Stata Software and Applications | Data set preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 6 | Regression Discontinuity | Reading the sections on Regression Discontinuity from source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Problems and Applications | Topic review and problem set | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Problem Çözme, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Pre-exam revize | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Matching Methods and Propensity Scores | Reading the sections on Matching Methods and Propensity Scores from source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | An application of PSM in Stata | dataset research and article reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Problem Çözme |
| 11 | Difference-in-Differences Method | Reading the sections related to the Difference within Difference method from source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Difference-in-Differences: Regression Method | Reading the sections related to the regression of Difference within Difference method from source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 13 | Testing the Assumptions of Difference-in-Differences Model | Reading the sections on testing the assumptions of the Difference within Difference method from source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Problem Çözme, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 14 | An application of DID in Stata | dataset research and article reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Problem Çözme, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 15 | Summary of Impact Evaluation and Applications | Students will prepare for the course by reading all sections of the source books and materials according to the subject headings. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Pre-exam revise | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Pre-exam revise | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
Current term shares have not yet been determined. Shares of the previous term are shown.
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Homework | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
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 | ||