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SØK3515

Microeconometrics and Analysis of Panel Data

Credits 15
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course includes econometric methods to analyse panel data and micro data. Different methods to take care of unobserved heterogeneity between individuals will be presented. An introduction to methods relevant for analyses of discrete choice and selected samples will be given. Applications of the methods will be emphasized.

Learning outcome

The students should be able to handle central econometric methods for analysing panel data. In addition, the students should have knowledge of econometric methods used to analyse micro data, including the handling of discrete choice and selection. The students should be able to apply the econometric methods to specific problems.

Learning methods and activities

4 hours of lectures every week. One compulsory term paper. The course can be taught in English if requested and as by the Department’s evaluation.
The course is an optional master's course, and it is not taught every semester. Check www.ntnu.no/econ/english/info.

Compulsory assignments

  • One approved term paper.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SØK8615 10 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Financial Economics
  • Social Sciences
  • Economics

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Economics

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-08 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-06-01 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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