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Rensselaer Catalog 2020-2021 [Archived Catalog]

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ECON 4580 - Applied Econometrics

This course provides skills to apply econometrics to diverse economic topics. Mathematical methods of econometrics are developed for tools such as alternative estimation strategies, instrumental variables, regression discontinuity, nonparametric and quantile estimators, and simultaneous equation models. Methods to identify causal effects are emphasized. Students do hands-on data work that puts to use these econometric tools.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECON 4570, MATH 2010, and one of the following statistics courses: ENGR 2600, MGMT 2100, MATP 4600, PSYC 2310, BIOL 4200, or permission of instructor

When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually



Cross Listed: ECON 6030

Credit Hours: 4


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