PhD Course

Methods of Causal Inference

Course Description: The goal of this course is to give students a comprehensive toolbox for producing cutting edge applied empirical research, with focus on the theory and practice behind causal inference in empirical legal studies. The course will be taught by prof. Pieter Desmet and Dr. Aylin Aydin Cakir. We will cover methods and research designs, such as but not limited to, experiments, differences-in-differences, regression discontinuity and instrumental variables.

Prior Requirements: Introductory knowledge of statistics is expected

When: 4 November 2024 – 9 December 2024, from 11.00-13.00

Max External Participants: No limit

Course Coordinator: Prof. Elena Kantorowicz-Reznichenko

Registration deadline: Anytime before the start of the course