Postgraduate Course: Econometrics 2 - Applied Microeconometrics (ECNM11090)
Course Outline
School | School of Economics |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
Summary | This module provides a thorough training in applied econometrics. The focus will be on both the technical aspects of modern econometric approaches as well as placing a strong emphasis on the application of these approaches in economic research. |
Course description |
Topics covered will build on a solid understanding of regression techniques and may include, among others: quasi-experimental approaches to estimating causal effects (such as difference-in-difference, regression discontinuity, or instrumental variables) or the identification and estimation of heterogeneous treatment effects (for example, Local Average Treatment Effect interpretations of IV and Marginal Treatment Effect estimators). The course content will build on the textbook treatment of the topics through the detailed analysis of recent research papers that apply the methods. Students interested in further study at the PhD level will acquire the technical and intuitive understanding necessary to engage in applied econometric research. Students interested in employment as an applied economist across a number of areas - including government and policy fields - will gain experience in applying theoretical econometric training to a diverse set of real-world contexts.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Academic year 2021/22, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: 0 |
Course Start |
Block 3 (Sem 2) |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 20,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 15,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 9,
Formative Assessment Hours 2,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Revision Session Hours 3,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
47 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
100 %,
Coursework
0 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
2-hour exam in May diet (100%) |
Feedback |
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Exam Information |
Exam Diet |
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Hours & Minutes |
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Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Critically assess applied work as well as to undertake your own using appropriate econometric techniques.
- Acquire the background required for research at the PhD level or in employment as a professional applied economist.
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Reading List
Mostly Harmless Econometrics, Angrist & Pischke |
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Steven Dieterle
Tel: (0131 6)51 5127
Email: Steven.Dieterle@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Dr Joe Stroud
Tel: (0131 6)51 5184
Email: Joe.Stroud@ed.ac.uk |
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