Climate Change and Causal Inference

Purpose: This workshop will combine lectures on current research in climate economics together with an introduction to causal inference methods. Topics in climate economics include the social cost of carbon, damage functions, and their estimation, and open questions in the literature. The causal inference component will include an introduction to the potential outcomes framework,                 randomized control trials, instrumental variables, and difference-in-differences.

Organizers:     Dalia Ghanem (UC Davis) and Prosper Dovonon (Concordia University)

Format:           Fully remote​

Registration fees: 100 USD

Topics and Instructors:

Climate Economics, Maximilian Auffhammer, University of California, Berkeley

Causal Inference, Desire Kedagni, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

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Important dates:​

Deadline for application: April 23, 2023

Applicants shall provide a detailed CV and a cover letter (in pdf format)

All applicants must have an active membership in the Econometric Society. To become a member or to renew your  membership, click here

Notification of acceptance: April 30, 2023

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Note: Financial support is available for underfunded Africa-based graduate students and researchers. You may apply by providing a letter of request and an ID proof of affiliation.