Course overview
This course is designed to provide students with an accessible and practical introduction to the formal evaluation of public policy. By the end of the course, students will be able to implement an impact evaluation, from the early stages of designing to selecting, implementing appropriate methods, and ultimately communicating the results. This course builds on students' knowledge of microeconomic theory and econometrics and broadens the scope of policy evaluation to qualitative methodologies and mixed methods. It has a strong focus on applications and case studies. Particular attention is paid to the practical implementation of econometric methods.