ECON 523

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photo: World Bank/Peter Kapuscinski (2015)

Instructor:
Pamela Jakiela

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Revisiting Regression


Overview

This module reviews regression, which we all know but could know better. We review the derivation of linear regression coefficients, the use of fixed effects, and the Firsch-Waugh-Lovell theorem.


Readings

A multifaceted program causes lasting progress for the very poor: Evidence from six countries


Optional Readings

Building Stable Livelihoods for the Ultra-poor


Lecture Slides

A handout version of the lecture slides is available here.


Empirical Exercise

The stata version of the empirical exercise is available here

The R version of the empirical exercise is available here

The Python version of the empirical exercise is available here