Empirical Strategies' Workshop

Mastering ‘Metrics: Empirical Strategies with Chinese Characteristics
Professor Josh Angrist (MIT)
June 3–5, 2019

IESR is pleased to announce a 3-day workshop led by MIT Professor Joshua Angrist (aka Master Joshway), author with S. Pischke of Mastering 'Metrics and Mostly Harmless Econometrics.
The workshop will run all day on June 3-5, 2019 at Jinan University.

Professor Joshua Angrist
Overview:
This workshop includes 8 lectures, labor lunch presentations of participants' empirical projects, and office hours with Master Joshway. Lectures cover contemporary econometric methods and empirical modeling strategies, with a focus on applications to economic policy.

Application:
The workshop is open to advanced undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, faculty members, policy analysts, and data analysts working in the public and private sectors. Participants should have a good knowledge of statistics and probability, experience with econometric applications, and proficiency in English.
Interested participants should apply at https://iesr.jnu.edu.cn/#/wsapplication  by March 29, 2019 (apply by March 5, 2019 for early-bird rates). Accepted applicants will be notified by April 5, 2019. Registered applicants are invited to submit a paper to be considered for presentation during the workshop.

Fees:
Tuition fees are non-refundable. Lunch and coffee breaks during the workshop are provided. Participants are responsible for accommodation and transportation costs. Fees will be charged in RMB.
Fees (in RMB)
Early bird
Standard
Faculty