Course - Applied Econometrics - SØK8614
SØK8614 - Applied Econometrics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 5 hours | C |
Course content
The course addresses how specific empirical studies are accomplished, which methods that is relevant for different problems, and advantages and disadvantages of different empirical approaches. A series of empirical work with different economic problems, different characteristics of the data and different econometric methods will be examined. Considerations of reasonable approaches in the specific cases will be emphasised. Independent empirical work will be included in the course.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
You learn
- how researchers design the empirical studies of main issues in different fields within economics, including the formulation of econometric models and use of different econometric methods to reveal causal relationships
- what challenges are likely to occur when doing empirical studies in different data situations and how the credibility of empirical results can be investigated
Skills
You should
- be familiar with challenges and methods involved when designing empirical studies with the objective to reveal causal relationships
- be able to critically consider the credibility of results in specific empirical studies of different issues, research designs and data situations
- be able to apply modern econometric software for own empirical analysis based on different research designs and data situations
General competence
You should be able to
- read and understand reports and research articles using the concepts and methods discussed in the course
- use the content of the course in your own academic work
Learning methods and activities
4 hours of lectures every week. The course has compulsory activity. Specific requirements will be announced at the beginning of the term. An independent econometric work will be included.
The course follows the teaching hours for SØK3514. Contact the department (kontakt@econ.ntnu.no) to get access to learning resources in Blackboard.
Compulsory assignments
- Obligatory course work
Further on evaluation
The subject is reserved for PhD students. Contact kontakt@econ.ntnu.no if you want to take the course.
Recommended previous knowledge
Compulsory courses in Master's degree in Economics.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
Announced at the beginning of the term.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SØK3514 | 10.0 | AUTUMN 2010 | |
| SØK8514 | 10.0 | AUTUMN 2010 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
10.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Economics
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 C 2023-12-08 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 C 2024-05-10 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"