This course focuses on the empirical analysis of government interventions. The course consists of two blocks. The first block introduces empirical tools of policy analysis: experimental and quasi-experimental designs. The concepts of causality and endogeneity are explained. The second block discusses recent empirical findings in major areas of economic policy: social transfers, labor market policies, education, pension systems, and migration.

This is a course with immanent examination character (PI), attendance is mandatory. Students may have a maximum of 2 absences.

Teaching methods include lecturing, interactive tasks and discussion in class, and group presentations.

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