Using Data and Econometrics for the Public and Private Good: Q&A with Prof. Jeffrey M. Wooldridge

Event: Wednesday 15 May, KLT1 Keynes College, 18.00 to 19.00

On Wednesday 15 May, The School of Economics will have the pleasure of welcoming Prof. Jeffrey Wooldridge from Michigan State University (author of Cengage textbook Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach). He will deliver a Q&A session led by Dr Olena Nizalova, which will examine his work in finding answers to real life questions.

Audience participation is strongly encouraged, please email any questions you may have to econstudentexperience@kent.ac.uk prior to the event.

The Q&A session will focus on:

  • Education and what is needed to truly evaluate teachers and schools
  • The challenges that analysts face in situations that involve large amounts of money
  • His consulting work for the U.S. government
  • The challenges of obtaining empirical findings which go against your political beliefs

The Q&A session will be followed by a book signing and drinks reception hosted by Cengage, where Professor Wooldridge’s book will also be available for purchase at a very special 20% discounted rate! You can reserve a copy of Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach here.

Please note that due to the popularity of this event, spaces will book up quickly, so tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Book for your space here.