ECON 758 - Empirical Public Economics

(3 units)

Advanced analysis of current economic problems in empirical public economics. Emphasis on modern microeconometric methods. Also closely related to labor economics and other areas in applied microeconomics.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): ECON 741.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply empirical methods in public economics.
2. apply appropriate statistical and quantitative methods to analyze problems in public economics.
3. read and represent empirical research papers in public economics.
4. evaluate the appropriateness of various empirical methods to answer research questions in public economics.

Click here for course scheduling information. | Check course textbook information