GOVT 6129

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GOVT 6129
Analysis of Natural Experiments

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course, Analysis of Natural Experiments, will cover topics in the study of observational causal inference. We will focus on quantitative methods for analyzing time-series cross-sectional (?panel?) data to study the effects of political shocks, policy rollouts, institutional changes, and more. Methods studied will include difference-in-differences, event study, and regression discontinuity designs. (GOVT-AM)


Program Requirements (GOVT-AM)

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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study. Combined with: GOVT 4000

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6549 GOVT 6129   SEM 103

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Weiss, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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  •  6550 GOVT 6129   IND 603

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Weiss, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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