608.908 (19S) Empirical Economics and Econometrics
Overview
- Lecturer
- Course title german Empirische Wirtschaftsforschung: Empirical Economics and Econometrics
- Type Course (continuous assessment course )
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 4.0
- Registrations 3 (25 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- possible language(s) of the assessment German , English
- Course begins on 15.03.2019
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
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Remarks (english)
Language: depending on the preferences of the participants, English or German.
Time and place
Course Information
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
The morning classes will be devoted to theory, some of the afternoon classes to applying the knowledge acquired to solve simple empirical problems using econometric software (hands-on sessions at the PC). Attendance throughout the entire course is compulsory.
Course content
Introduction to empirical economics
1. Economic data
2. The classical linear regression model
3. Extensions: multicollinearity, heteroskedasticity, autocorrelation, misspecification
4. Extensions: dummy variables, dynamic models, simultaneous equation models
5. Time series models
Depending on the participants’ prior knowledge and interests, the topics and schedule maybe adapted to their needs.
Prior knowledge expected
Working knowledge of the English language; basic knowledge of economics; some mathematics (basics of calculus and elementary probability and statistics) desirable: Some knowledge of intermediate economics and/or quantitative management.
Literature
Dimitrios Asteriou, Stephen G. Hall, Applied Econometrics. 3rd ed., Palgrave Macmillan 2016. It is recommended that prospective participants buy the book and have alook at the student companion website (http://www.palgrave.com/asteriou-hall-3).
Examination information
Examination methodology
Please refer to the description in the moodle course.
Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations
Written seminar paper on an individual topic (80 %).
Execution of some exercises in the hands-on sessions (10 %).
Positive assessment of the participation in the discussions (10 %).
Regular attendance (see above).
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Master's degree programme Applied Business Administration
(SKZ: 918, Version: 12W.4)
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Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
- 608.908 Empirical Economics and Econometrics (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
- Thematic Doctoral Programme Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Development
(SKZ: ---, Version: 16W.1)
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Subject: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Development
(Compulsory subject)
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Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Development
(
0.0h XX / 0.0 ECTS)
- 608.908 Empirical Economics and Econometrics (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Development
(
0.0h XX / 0.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Development
(Compulsory subject)
- Thematic Doctoral Programme Modeling, Simulation and Optimization in Business and Economics
(SKZ: ---, Version: 16W.2)
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Subject: Modelling, Simulation, Optimization in Business and Economics
(Compulsory subject)
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Modelling, Simulation, Optimization in Business and Economics (
0.0h XX / 0.0 ECTS)
- 608.908 Empirical Economics and Econometrics (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Modelling, Simulation, Optimization in Business and Economics (
0.0h XX / 0.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Modelling, Simulation, Optimization in Business and Economics
(Compulsory subject)
- Master's degree programme Business and Law
(SKZ: 909, Version: 12W.4)
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Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
-
Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
- 608.908 Empirical Economics and Econometrics (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
- Doctoral programme Doctoral programme in Social and Economic Sciences
(SKZ: 300, Version: 18W.1)
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Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums
(Compulsory subject)
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Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (
0.0h XX / 80.0 ECTS)
- 608.908 Empirical Economics and Econometrics (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
-
Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (
0.0h XX / 80.0 ECTS)
-
Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums
(Compulsory subject)
- Doctoral programme Doctoral programme in Social and Economic Sciences
(SKZ: 300, Version: 12W.4)
-
Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums
(Compulsory subject)
-
Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (
40.0h XX / 80.0 ECTS)
- 608.908 Empirical Economics and Econometrics (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
-
Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (
40.0h XX / 80.0 ECTS)
-
Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums
(Compulsory subject)
- Doctoral programme Doctoral programme in Social and Economic Sciences
(SKZ: 784, Version: 12W.4)
-
Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums
(Compulsory subject)
-
Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (
40.0h XX / 80.0 ECTS)
- 608.908 Empirical Economics and Econometrics (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
-
Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (
40.0h XX / 80.0 ECTS)
-
Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums
(Compulsory subject)
- Doctoral programme Doctoral programme in Social and Economic Sciences
(SKZ: 784, Version: 09W.2)
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Subject: Lehrveranstaltungen auf postgradualem Niveau
(Compulsory subject)
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Lehrveranstaltungen auf postgradualem Niveau (
6.0h SE / 0.0 ECTS)
- 608.908 Empirical Economics and Econometrics (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
-
Lehrveranstaltungen auf postgradualem Niveau (
6.0h SE / 0.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Lehrveranstaltungen auf postgradualem Niveau
(Compulsory subject)
- Doctoral programme Doctoral programme in Social and Economic Sciences
(SKZ: 784, Version: 09W.2)
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Subject: Spezielle Lehrveranstaltungen
(Compulsory subject)
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Spezielle Lehrveranstaltungen (
6.0h LV / 0.0 ECTS)
- 608.908 Empirical Economics and Econometrics (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
-
Spezielle Lehrveranstaltungen (
6.0h LV / 0.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Spezielle Lehrveranstaltungen
(Compulsory subject)