#  Econ 1126: Quantitative Methods in Economics 

 





 Semester:   Fall 

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 Year offered:  2022 

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 Link: [Course Website](https://canvas.harvard.edu/courses/105081) 

 

 

 

Description: Topics include conditional expectations and its linear approximation; best linear predictors; omitted variable bias; panel data methods and the role of unobserved heterogeneity; instrumental variables and the role of randomization; various approaches to inference on causal relations. Course Notes: Only one course can count towards EC credit; either Economics 1123 or Economics 1126. Both courses can count towards college credit regardless of the order they are taken. Students who fulfill the econometrics requirement with Economics 1126 and who intend to pursue Honors should note that the Honors exam assumes knowledge of the material covered in Economics 1123. Recommended Prep: Math 18, 21a, Applied Math 21a.