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    Overview

    Advanced cross-sectional and panel econometric techniques.

    This paper provides students with practical experience of applying standard microeconometric techniques to analyse observational data. In particular, topics covered will give students a familiarity with applied cross sectional and panel econometrics, instrumental variables, propensity score matching and regression discontinuity methods with a special focus on the interpretation of results. Throughout the module students will extensively use STATA econometric software. A large component of the paper is based on replicating empirical studies published in top academic economics journals.

    About this paper

    Paper title Microeconometrics
    Subject Economics
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,196.41
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    ECON 375
    Restriction
    ECON 490, ECON 495
    Contact
    economics@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff
    Murat Genc
    Textbooks

    The required textbook is Cameron, A. C. and Trivedi, P. K. (2022) Microeconometrics Using Stata. Stata Press, second edition.

    Many papers from Stata Journal will be used.

    Other recommended textbooks are:
    Angrist, J.D. and Pischke, J.-S. (2009) Mostly Harmless Econometrics: An Empiricist's Companion. Princeton University Press.
    Wooldridge, J.M. (2010) Econometric Analysis of Cross Section and Panel Data (2nd Edition), MIT Press.

    Course outline

    View the course outline for ECON 413

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper should be able to:

    1. Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary econometric methods used in cross-sectional and panel data analysis and critically assess their use in applications to economic problems
    2. Apply microeconometric methods, using appropriate computer software, to relevant data in practice and interpret the results obtained

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 15:00-15:50 9-13, 15-22
    Thursday 14:00-15:50 9-13, 15-16, 18-22
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