POL345: Introduction to Quantitative Social Science

Course Description: “Why do people vote the way they do? Can universal health insurance lead to a longer lifespan? What countries are more or less likely to erupt in civil conflict? Assessing these questions requires the ability to think analytically about data and statistics. This course will provide an introduction to causal inference, probability theory, and estimation. The focus of this course will be on hands on data analysis and the practical application of basic statistical methods to real-world, relevant problems.”

POL981: Junior Workshop

Led seminar on how to conduct empirical social science research.

POL347: Mathematical Models in the Study of Politics

Course Description: “An introduction to the use of formal game-theoretic models in the study of politics. Applications include: voting, bargaining, lobbying, legislative institutions, and strategic information transmission.”