Online Training Workshop on Applied Micro-econometrics and Public Policy Evaluation
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The aim of this online training workshop was to provide participants with a deeper understanding of micro-econometric estimation techniques that are widely used in public policy evaluation. Several methods were illustrated and discussed such as selection correction models, instrumental variables, difference-in-difference, panel data models (fixed and random effects), and matching estimators.
The workshop was held via Zoom and will be conducted mainly in English, with the possibility of using Arabic and French if needed. It was be split into theoretical and practical sessions where the instructors presented the theory behind each econometric technique. Furthermore, Q&A session from the audience followed and participants had several hands-on exercises.
The training was conducted by Racha Ramadan and Chahir Zaki.
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Agenda
Day 1
Date
06/09/2020
Location
Online Training
Time
From 3:00 pm To 5:00 pm
Agenda
- Introduction and Objectives of the Workshop
- Stata tips and reminder
Speakers
Research Fellows
Racha Ramadan
Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics and Political...
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Day 2
Date
07/09/2020
Location
Online Training
Time
From 3:00 pm To 7:00 pm
Agenda
- The fundamental problem of causal inference in program evaluation:
- Identifying appropriate counterfactuals
- Endogeneity: simultaneity, sample selection and omitted variable bias
- Potential Solutions:
- Randomization
- Non-experimental methods
- Solutions (1): Matching estimators
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- Propensity score matching
- Propensity score weighted regressions
- Applications in STATA (1)
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Speakers
Research Fellows
Chahir Zaki
Chaired Professor of Economics, University of Orléans
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Day 3
Date
08/09/2020
Location
Online Training
Time
From 3:00 pm To 7:00 pm
Agenda
Solutions (2): Difference in Difference
- Theory and principles
- Applications in STATA (2)
Speakers
Research Fellows
Racha Ramadan
Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics and Political...
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Day 4
Date
09/09/2020
Location
Online Training
Time
From 3:00 pm To 6:00 pm
Agenda
Solutions (2): Panel Data Models:
- Fixed and Random Effects
- Applications in STATA (3)
- General Remarks on identification
- Conclusion
Speakers
Research Fellows
Chahir Zaki
Chaired Professor of Economics, University of Orléans