Empirical Methods of Economics

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Empirical Methods of Economics
Leerdoelen	Upon completion of the course the student is able to: 1. Carry out an econometric analysis on cross-section and panel data. 2. Interpret and critically evaluate the results of several estimation and testing procedures. 3. Apply appropriate estimation techniques for relatively simple empirical problems. 4. Use a statistical package (STATA) for estimating the standard econometric models. 5. On a basic level explain the technical details behind the econometric techniques.
Omschrijving	The course covers modern econometric methods on the basis of an intermediate textbook. The technique of regression will be discussed, as well as various extensions of this estimation method in order to deal with issues such as endogenous regressors, non-linear models (e.g. probit, logit, tobit), and the analysis of panel data. The students have to complete assignments that require the use of the econometric software package STATA.
Uren per week	4
Onderwijsvorm	-hoorcollege
Toetsvorm	-groepsopdracht,  -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen)
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	Prof. Dr. V. Angelini
Docent(en)	Prof. Dr. V. Angelini
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs A Guide to Modern Econometrics, 2017, 5th edition, Wiley (previous editions can also be used) Verbeek, M. 97811199472117 ca. €  68,00
Entreevoorwaarden	Basic knowledge of calculus, linear algebra, and statistics and econometrics is required. Appendices A, B of Verbeek (2017) succinctly summarize the required knowledge.
Opmerkingen	Coordinator: Prof. dr. Viola Angelini, v.angelini@rug.nl Secretary: Grietje Pol, g.pol@rug.nl, room 5411.0836
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type MSc BA - Health  (keuzevakken B MSc BA Health) 1 semester I a keuze MSc BA - Health  (keuzevakken B MSc BA Health) 1 semester II a keuze MSc Economics  (basisprogramma MSc Economics) 1 semester I a verplicht Research Master in Economics and Business  (keuzevakken ReMa-Research Methods) - semester I a keuze Research Master in Economics and Business  (keuzevakken ReMa-Research Methods) - semester II a keuze Wordt meerdere malen per jaar aangeboden 1 semester II a keuze