ECMZ308 Impact Evaluation In Econometrics

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

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
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. HASAN ALTAN ÇABUK
Course Instructor
1 2
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FELA ÖZBEY (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

Kalkınma programlarının değerlendirilmesinde etki Analizi yöntemleri ve Türkiye'de Uygulamalar, Optimist Yayın Grubu, 2017

Notes

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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 4
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Models problems with Mathematics, Statistics, and Econometrics 3
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Has the ability to analyze/interpret at the conceptual level to develop solutions to problems 4
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Collects/analyses data 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 which does not research
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It develops traditional approaches, practices and methods into new working methods when it deems necessary 3
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Leads by taking responsibility individually and/or within the team
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 3
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, it follows the current developments in the field / constantly renews itself
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Uses a package program of Econometrics, Statistics, and Operation Research 3
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 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 and Applications 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 revize 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:
Anlatım, 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

Update Time: 08.05.2024 12:33