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MGT-499: Data science & causal inference for sustainability

Summary

This class explores key climate questions through data. Students will learn to collect, clean, and analyze data, apply causal methods using Python, and communicate insights clearly. With a focus on sustainability, the course builds skills to avoid pitfalls and draw meaningful conclusions.

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Instructors (2)

Quentin Gallea

Teaching & PhD Courses Data Science & Causal Inference for Sustainability MGT-499 This class explores key climate questions through data. Students will learn to collect, clean, and analyze data, apply causal methods using Python, and communicate insights clearly. With a focus on sustainability, the course builds skills to avoid pitfalls and draw meaningful conclusions. Economics for challenging times MGT-494 This course analyzes socio-economic issues related to poverty, inequ

Edoardo Chiarotti

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/data-science-causal-inference-for-sustainability-MGT-499

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http://go.epfl.ch/MGT-499

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Summary

Lectures

Instructors (2)

Quentin Gallea

Edoardo Chiarotti

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/data-science-causal-inference-for-sustainability-MGT-499

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/MGT-499

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