“The Singles”

Approachable Introductions to Specific Methods

Discover the foundations of fascinating subjects with our highly accessible workshop series, "The Singles." Led by esteemed scholars, these workshops provide comprehensive introductions to specific topics and methods. Designed for beginners, each session starts from the basics, equipping you with a solid understanding of the subject matter. Embark on a transformative learning journey with our expert instructors, who will guide you through the essentials and ignite your passion for the subject.

The Hidden Curriculum

Everything You Weren't Taught in Graduate School about Doing Applied Research

Prof. Daniel Rees and Prof. D. Mark Anderson

Starting August 6th, 2025

This course is intended to be a practical guide for graduate students and early career economists doing applied research. The nuts and bolts of coming up with viable research topics, writing, publishing, and service to the profession are covered in two half-day sessions, each lasting roughly four hours (including short breaks). We begin by providing tips on how to start a research project, when to switch topics, and how to effectively manage multiple projects at once. Next, we provide practical advice on how to write an applied economics paper, from structing the introduction to crafting the conclusion. The second half of the course takes participants through the publication process. In addition, we discuss networking, refereeing for economics journals, getting the most out of conferences, and how to successfully navigate the academic job market.

All course material is available free and open source via our Github Repository .

“The Deep Cuts”

Advanced Courses Exploring the Frontiers of Causal Inference

Unleash the power of your existing knowledge with our advanced workshop series, "The Deep Cuts." Perfect for those well-versed in the basics of a methodology, these immersive courses take you on a captivating exploration into the cutting-edge of your chosen topic. Led by leading scholars, each session delves deep into the frontiers of a methodology. These courses are designed assuming a solid foundation in the basics of the methodology.

Shift-Share IV

Prof. Peter Hull

Starting July 29th, 2025

Shift-Share Instrumental Variables (SSIV) are used to address endogeneity and selection challenges in many economic settings. This workshop will last two evenings and will introduce the basics of SSIV and cover the recent literature on its econometric foundations. Special focus will be paid on the different assumptions underlying the “exogenous shares” and “exogenous shocks” approaches to SSIV identification, and their practical implications. We will also cover a more general class of instrumental variable strategies combining exogenous shocks and non-random exposure. Group programming exercises will be used to illustrate various theoretical concepts in real-world applications.

This is one of our advanced courses. These courses are designed assuming a solid foundation in the basics of instrumental variables and will cover the frontiers of the topic. A good review is the intro course: https://github.com/Mixtape-Sessions/Instrumental-Variables.

All course material is available free and open source via our Github Repository .