Economics · Boston College
This course offers an in-depth exploration of experimental and quasi-experimental methods for analyzing key issues in energy and environmental economics. Designed for advanced undergraduate students, it focuses on causal inference and policy evaluation in real-world contexts. The course covers a range of methodologies, including randomized controlled trials, difference-in-differences, instrumental variables, regression discontinuity designs, and synthetic control methods. These tools are applied to study topics such as the impacts of environmental regulations, the economic effects of climate c
