Identification Strategies

Essay instructions:

Answer both questions. Assignments should be word processed: 12pt font size, with 1.5 or double line spacing. Word limit: 4000 words (excluding tables and references). Each question weighs 50% of the final mark. The two questions need to be written in two separate depend essay (2000 words each question). The format is written in standard essay format, including introduction，literature review，main body，conclusion，bibliography. Repetition rate not higher than 5%(exclude bibliography). Once again remind, two questions need to be written in two separate essay, one essay requires 2000 words (excluding tables and references).

Two questions:

I. Taking an example of analysis using Instrumental Variables Estimation from the literature on economic development, critically evaluate the extent to which this identification strategy is convincing for the case you have chosen.

II. Explain and assess advantages and limitations of identification strategies based on Difference-in-Differences, drawing on one or more examples from development economics research.

NB! You only have one chance to submit this essay, and if this essay you still can't pass, you're likely to face delayed graduation. So, it is hoped that every student can attach importance to the re-assessment chance.