ECON9104 – Topics in Econometrics
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
The course will cover the following specific aspects:
- Defining parameters and arguing their (policy) relevance
- Randomized controlled trials
- Controlling for observables
- Instrumental variables
- Regression discontinuity design
- Approaches to analyze repeated cross-sections and panel data
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- Have solid knowledge of key microeconometric methods
- Have solid knowledge about the formal basis for the methods
- Have solid knowledge of central issues related to practical use of the methods
- Have the necessary knowledge to understand, design, conduct and interpret empirical analyses of real world data
Skills:
- Be able to understand causal modeling
- Understand underlying assumptions, strengths, and weaknesses of different empirical approaches
- Understand key issues in design and implementation of empirical analyses
- Be able to design empirical analyses and analyze data
General competence?:
- Be conversant in the world of empirical microeconomics
- Be able to produce empirical economic research
- Be able to consume empirical economic research
- Be able to develop scientifically valid analyses
- Have proficiency in software designed for data analysis and estimation
Admission to the course
This course is offered to PhD candidates at the Oslo PhD Initiative in Economics at UiO and BI. Other candidates admitted to a PhD program may apply.
Formal prerequisite knowledge
Master`s degree in economics or similar.
Teaching
The course takes place during one intensive week.
Credit for the course requires both active participation in class and a take home exam.
Examination
A take-home exam.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
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Nov. 5, 2024 3:40:18 AM