Abigail G. Powers

Abigail G. Powers

she/her

Ph.D. Candidate in Economics

Teaching

Econometrics TD: Introduction to Data Analysis and Causal ID in Stata

2024–2025, 2025-2026
Tutorial Course
Main Professor: Morgane Laouenan, Jérôme Héricourt
Language: English
Description: Course Description: This course introduces Masters students to STATA, and applying concepts learned in theoretical using programming skills. The first part of the course focuses on learning programming and data management basics. The second part explores how to implement a range of methodologies including OLS, Panel, non-linear models, and quasi-experiments.

Master Thesis Seminar

2024–2025, 2025-2026
Master Research Workshop
Language: English
Description: This course supports students working on their Master Thesis project for their first-year Master Thesis. It is designed to help students not familiar with academic research design and complete their thesis project. Part 1 of the course explores developing an innovative research idea, situating one's work in the literature, and identifying data. Part 2 of the course covers how to approach empirical analysis and how to structure an academic paper. Students are provided with the opportunity for one-on-one advising for their questions on practical research skills.

Other Academic Responsibilities

Conference Series in Economics Development - President (2024-2025)

Lead organization of a series of conferences, contacting speakers, chairing sessions, and logistical coordination.
Seminar Description:

This seminar invites professionals and researchers in the field of Development Economics to present their work to students and discuss current issues in the field. Previous guests include Kunal Sen (UNU-WIDER), Lucas Leblanc (OECD-LEED), Olivia Cuq (OECD Developement), Andrea Cinque (OECD Development Centre)