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1. COURSE OBJECTIVE:
This course provides students with the fundamental and important concepts of impact evaluation such as randomized assignment, instrumental variables, regression discontinuity design, difference-in-differences, and matching. This course approaches impact evaluation from application perspective rather than technical perspective, focusing on the principles behind each method to help learners choose the appropriate methods for particular project, policy or program.
2. COURSE CONTENT
No.
Contents
Time Allocation
Test and assessment
(5)
Contribution to CLO
Lecture
(1)
Practice, Seminar…
(2)
Practice, Seminar (3)
Self-study with teacher’s tutorials
(4)
1-2
Chapter 1: Overview of Impact evaluation
4
2
0
11
See section 5.2
CLO 1
3
Chapter 2: Impact evaluation using randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
2
1
0
5.5
CLO 2,3,5,6
4
Chapter 3: Impact evaluation using randomized promotion
2
1
0
5.5
CLO 2,3,5,6
5-8
Chapter 4: Impact evaluation using non-experimental design
8
4
0
20
CLO 2,3,5,6
9
Chapter 5: Data collection and sample size for impact evaluation
2
1
0
5.5
CLO 2,3,5,6
10
Chapter 6: Ethics and credibility -Midterm examination
2
1
0
5.5
CLO 2.7
11
Chapter 7: Managing an impact evaluation
2
1
0
5.5
CLO 2,4,5,6,7
12
Chapter 8: Addressing challenges of impact evaluation
2
1
0
5.5
CLO 2,3,4,5,6,7
13
Seminar
2
1
7.5
2.5
CL O5,6,7
14
Seminar
2
1
7.5
2.5
CLO5,6,7
15
Seminar
2
1
7.5
2.5
CLO5,6.7
Total (hours)
30
15
22.5
82.5
3. COURSE ASSESSMENT
3.1. Formative assessment (10 %): Number of times in class + participation in lesson
3.2. Summative assessment
Form
Proportion
Exam
20%
Presentation
20%
Final Paper
50%
3.3. Evaluation criteria
- Oral presentation at the impact evaluation seminar
- Format: 1 slide and an one report summary 2-3 pages A4
- Content: Topic approved by the lecturer(s)
- Evaluation criteria:
+ Present the statement clearly and rationally 2 points
+ Present the topic logically and focally with linkage to the reality 5 points
+ Citation & reference 1 point
+ Language (including body language) and styles 2 points
- Final paper
- Format: Referring to - Journal of International Economics and Management (JIEM) guideline
- Content: Topic approved by the lecturer(s)
- Evaluation criteria:
+ Problem: Identify clearly and reasonably the problem 3 points
+ Analysis: Logical and profound analysis with examples of real issues 4 points
+ Reference: Use various academic reference materials with citation 1 point
+ Language: Clear and academic style, cited correctly 1 point
+ Creativity 1 point
- Mid-term exam
- Format: Writing in paper or computer-supported
- Content: Topics which were studied
- Format and time: MCQs and/or essay in 45- 60 minutes.
Note: Examination format and industry engagement activities may vary flexibly depending upon real situation