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PPD 404 Empirical Methods for Public Policy

Units: 4
Terms Offered: FaSp
Introduction to multivariate regression analysis for policy analysis; course begins with Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) estimation and covers some advanced topics such as panel data and experimental methods; application of these tools in a variety of policy contexts such as education, labor, and health.
Prerequisite: PPD 303 
Instruction Mode: Lecture
Grading Option: Letter