Session 1: Trends in Economic Research

Introduction and course logistics

Published

April 8, 2026

Where this session fits

The opening session sets the frame for the rest of the course. Three short threads:

Broad trends reshaping applied economics research: reproducibility expectations from journals, the data revolution, and the rise of AI tools.
What this course covers, and what it does not.
Logistics: schedule, expectations, how the eight sessions connect.

Slides

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