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ECON8073 Applied Health Econometrics

Offered By School of Economics
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Economics
Offered in Second Semester, 2010
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

I. Discrete Response models (2 weeks)

  •       Binary response: Logit and Probit estimations
  •       Multinomial Response: Multinomial Logit
  •       Ordered Response: Ordered Logit and Probit
  •       Bivariate Probit

II. Selection Problem (1 week)

  •        Tobit/Heckit models

III. Endogenous regressors (1 week)

  •       Instrumental variables estimations

IV. Count Data (1 week)

  •      Poisson regression model; Negative binomial model

V.   Duration Analysis (1 weeks)

  •       Parametric and non-parametric estimations: Weibull and Cox proportional hazard models

VI.  Panel Data (2 weeks)

  •       Pooled, Random and Fixed Effects estimations for linear and non-linear models
  •       Unbalanced panels and Sample attrition
Course Classification(s) AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.
Areas of Interest Econometrics and Economics
Eligibility An honours degree in Economics with H2A or higher, or completion of a Graduate Diploma in Economics with an exit grade of Merit or better
Prescribed Texts See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8073
Preliminary Reading

See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8073

Indicative Reading List See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8073
Programs Master of Health Economics
Other Information

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