Keywords: Causation
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2004-2005 Biostatistics Lecture Series
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Abstract: The day-to-day collaboration between the researchers in Public Health and Biostatistics at the School reveals unified topics that cut across many applications. This series of presentations introduces the topics that show empirically to be most important in these collaborations; and emphasizes concepts ... More »
Economics Research and Communication, Spring 2005
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Abstract: Designed to expose students to the process of conducting independent research in empirical economics and effectively communicating the results of the research. Begins with an econometric analysis of an assigned economic question and culminates in each student choosing an original topic, performing appropriate ... More »
Environmental Economics and Government Responses to Market Failure, Spring 2005
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Abstract: This course explores the theory behind and evidence on regulatory, tax, and other government responses to problems of market failure. Special emphasis is given to developing and implementing tools to evaluate environmental policies. Other topics include cost-benefit analysis, measurement of the benefits ... More »
Frameworks of Urban Governance, January (IAP) 2007
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Abstract: Urban governance comprises the various forces, institutions, and movements that guide economic and physical development, the distribution of resources, social interactions, and other aspects of daily life in urban areas. This course examines governance from legal, political, social, and economic perspectives. ... More »
Infant and Early Childhood Cognition, Fall 2005
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Abstract: An introduction to the field of cognitive development, with focus on research elucidating both the constant and the changing properties of knowledge over growth and learning. Centers on basic cognitive capacities from perception to reasoning, but some applications of research to educational issues are ... More »
Lauf der Dinge, Der
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Abstract: 'The Way Things Go' examines simple laws of physics, presenting a symphony of cause and effect, using simple household and industrial items. In an empty warehouse, a succession of events take place that set into motion a prolonged chain reaction. Tires, ladders, ramps, garbage bags, and bottles twist, ... More »
Metaphysics: Free Will, Fall 2004
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Abstract: Study of basic metaphysical issues concerning existence, the mind-body problem, personal identity, and causation plus its implications for freedom. Classical as well as contemporary readings.
