Applied Microeconometrics

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Applied Microeconometrics
Leerdoelen	Upon completion of the course the student is able to: 1. Undertake independent applied research using the following methods: Rubin's potential outcome model (ATE, LATE,ATT); regression and causality; propensity score matching; Instrumental Variables methods; Instrumental variables (IV) methods (weak instruments, IV with heterogeneous potential outcomes); linear panel data models: differences-in-differences; Regression discontinuity designs; clustered standard errors (the problem of few clusters); Structural Equation Models (SEM). 2. Translate a theoretical model into an econometric model 3. Use appropriate data and econometric methods to address a given empirical economic question. 4. Interpret and critically assess quantitative analyses, empirical articles, policy documents etc. in the field of microeconomics 5. Communicate their results in written reports 6. Use a computing environment such as STATA or write a suitable computer program.
Omschrijving	This course provides a thorough understanding of microeconometric methods. During the course applications of the different methods are discussed mainly in the fields of consumption (saving) behavior, labor economics, industrial organisation and financial economics.
Uren per week	4
Onderwijsvorm	gecombineerde hoor-/werkcolleges, practica, zelfstudie
Toetsvorm	opdracht(en)
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	prof. dr. R.J.M. Alessie
Docent(en)	prof. dr. R.J.M. Alessie ,prof. dr. T.J. Wansbeek
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Econometric Analysis of Cross Section and Panel Data, 2010, Second Edition, MIT Wooldridge, J.M. 978026223528
Entreevoorwaarden	Econometric theory and methods Econometric inference
Opmerkingen	Info: Prof. Rob Alessie, phone: +31(0)50 36 37240, e-mail: r.j.m.alessie@rug.nl Secretary: Kimberley Vudinh, k.m.vudinh@rug.nl, room 5411.0734
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Courses open to Exchange Students (MSc)  ( Courses open to Exchange Students (MSc) without limited access ) 1 semester II a keuze DD MSc Economics - Universidad de Chile, Santiago (1,5-jarig)  (keuzevakken voor studenten uit Chili) 2 semester II a keuze MSc Econometrics, Operations Research & Actuarial Studies/EORAS  (keuzevakken MSc EORAS) 1 semester II a keuze MSc Econometrics, Operations Research & Actuarial Studies/EORAS  ( Econometrics) 1 semester II a keuzegroep MSc Economics  (keuzevakken B MSc Economics) 1 semester II a keuze Research Master in Economics and Business  (keuzevakken ReMa-Research Methods) 1 semester II a keuze