Essays in Applied Micro-econometrics
Journal: ANU Open Research (Australian National University)
Year: 2025

Three essays in applied micro-econometrics form this thesis. Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the thesis. Chapter 2 examines the effect of extending post-study work rights on international graduates' performance in the labour market and migration outcomes. We exploit a 2013 Australian reform that extended temporary graduate visa durations from 18 months up to four years for university-qualified international students. In the first stage, a difference-in-regression discontinuity design lever