LEARNING OUTCOMES
This course is a follow-up to Applied Microeconometrics I. At the end of the course students will be able to master a number of empirical tools that can be used to analyze the impact of public policies and business strategies. The course is especially suitable for students who want to address an empirical question in their master s thesis.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 03.11.2021 - 14.12.2021
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ciprian Domnisoru, Kimmo Palanne
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
In Applied Microeconometrics I students learn the basic microeconometric tools and they get familiar with the econometric software. Applied Microeconometrics II has a more practical flavor. The students will build up on their knowledge of econometrics and economic theory in order to tackle a number of relevant empirical questions. The course will be a combination of (i) main lectures on some relevant topics that were not covered in Applied Microeconometrics I, (ii) presentation and discussion by students of research papers and (iii) problem sets. Please note that given nature of the course, class attendance is essential.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Exercises: 50% of the final marking
Class Participation: 10% of the final marking
Presentation and discussion: 40% of the final marking
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures and presentations 24h
Exercises 12h
Preparing for lectures and presentations 96h
Preparing for exercises 28h
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Joshua D. Angrist and Jörn-Steffen Pischke , Mastering Metrics: The Path from Cause to Effect (2014), compulsory
Other material will be assigned during the course.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Period:
(2020, 2021) - III-period
(2021, 2022) - II-period
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=31E00920
Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.