Topics in Social Data

This Ph.D. course will study advanced topics in causal inference, with a focus on nuances of experimental design and policy evaluation, particularly in settings with interference. We will emphasize discussion of a range of experimental designs, as well as applications in networks and marketplaces. The course will be taught in a seminar format, with an emphasis on in-depth discussion of recent research papers at the frontiers of this area. The class is restricted to Ph.D. students; exceptions require instructor approval.