DE ROCK Bram - Introduction to Research Design & Methods (10h)

The purpose of this course is to illustrate the importance of economic research and high-quality data for evidence-based policy making. The course discusses how microeconomic behavior—particularly at the household level—shapes aggregate economic outcomes and policy effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on the role of heterogeneity and model identification in deriving reliable empirical insights. Through a series of applied cases, including health-related taxation, fiscal and monetary stimulus, and labor market responses to shocks, students gain an understanding of how rigorous research design contributes to better-informed public policy.

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