Information Package / Course Catalogue
Applied Policy Analysis
Course Code: EK458
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To emphasize the importance of the choice of the adequate econometric techniques depending on the model we specify and the data we use to estimate that model. To pay special attention to the interpretation of the estimation results by using empirical exercises.

Course Content

This course provides some extensions of the econometric methods discussed in Econometrics and Quantitative Methods for Policy Evaluation

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To analyze the actual data sets, reproducing and criticizing results in scientific research and learning the actual practice of econometrics
2.Emphasis on causal inference and program evaluation
3.The identification of causal effects and the various econometric techniques available to learn about causality
4.Labor Policies and Employment Programmes
5.To compare internal and external determinants of policy decisions
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Jones, A., Applied Econometrics for Health Economists: A Practical Guide, Radcliffe Publishing, 2007 (basic)
2.Greene, W.H., Econometric Analysis, Prentice Hall, 2008 (intermediate)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
İntroduction to the statistical software stata and basic regression analysis
Week 2 - Theoretical
To analyze the actual data sets, reproducing and criticizing results in scientific research and learning the actual practice of econometrics.
Week 3 - Theoretical
The identification of causal effects and the various econometric techniques available to learn about causality
Week 4 - Theoretical
Public policy applications on health and social security
Week 5 - Theoretical
Public policy applications on education
Week 6 - Theoretical
Labor Policies and Employment Programmes
Week 7 - Theoretical
Tax Policies
Week 8 - Theoretical
Tax Policies
Week 9 - Theoretical
Income distribution policies
Week 10 - Theoretical
Methods of empirical analysis and applications in public policy: Differences and Differences Models
Week 11 - Theoretical
Methods of empirical analysis and applications in public policy: Bayesian Network Analysis
Week 12 - Theoretical
Methods of empirical analysis and applications in public policy: Structural Equation Modelling
Week 13 - Theoretical
Methods of empirical analysis and applications in public policy: Cost-Benefit Analysis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Emphasis on causal inference and program evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Individual Work34115
Midterm Examination112113
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
OÇ-1
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
OÇ-2
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
OÇ-3
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
OÇ-4
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
OÇ-5
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026