Dates
Monday 1 July – Thursday 4 July 2024
Instructor
Ben H.Williams Professor of Economics
Baylor University
Host
University of Stirling
Audience
Description
Causal inference uses comparable groups to identify causal effects, but which causal effects, and how do we achieve comparability? The gold standard, as it is sometimes described, is the randomized controlled trial, very common in medicine, agriculture, and some parts of the social sciences as well (e.g., education, development). But randomized experiments are not always feasible, ethical or practical. Furthermore, the randomized experiment is not the only way to achieve comparability. This week we will cover four other methods: the foundations of casual inference, unconfoundedness methods, regression discontinuity designs, and instrumental variables. Our goal is to take you to a place of competency, comprehension and confidence.
Further information, including course fees, accommodation, and a full event schedule, can be found in the Summer School programme:
Applications for the Summer School can be made via the link below. The deadline for applications is Friday 14th June 2024:
SGPE PhD Summer School 2024 Application Form
Please note that accommodation will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so please apply early if you require accommodation.