Econometrics II. Lecture 7. Regression Analysis of Experiments

In this lecture we discuss framework of randomized controlled experiments, their common pitfalls and estimation strategies

00:00 Introduction
10:40 Potential outcomes
16:25 Average treatment effect
18:26 Average treatment effect estimation
23:50 Mathematical framework of average treatment effects
34:24 Differences estimator
42:20 Causal effect that depends on observables
52:18 Threats to internal validity
1:13:02 Threats to external validity
1:17:37 Conclusion

The course "Econometrics II" for the 3rd year bachelors in Economics
Taught at BRICS institute, Irkutsk National Research Technical University, Winter semester 2022