EMET8001 Applied micro-econometrics

Offered By	School of Economics
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Econometrics
Offered in	Second Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2010
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	This course goes beyond the simple ordinary least squares regression model. We will cover Brief review of ordinary least squares Instrumental variables estimation Panel data estimation Simultaneous equations models Limited dependent variables models Sample selection models. The course consists roughly of 2/3 theory and 1/3 applied work.
Learning Outcomes	Upon completion of the course, students will know how to work with and develop state of the art models of micro-econometrics use the STATA software package for estimation of these models estimate these models
Indicative Assessment	There will be two compulsory exams (note: subject to change): Midterm exam 1 (40%) Final exam (60%)
Workload	3 contact hours plus private study time.
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
Eligibility	At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree with introductory level courses in Economics, Statistics and Econometrics
Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills	The software of choice for the applied part is STATA with which you should be familiar.
Prescribed Texts	See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=EMET8001
Preliminary Reading	See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=EMET8001
Indicative Reading List	See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=EMET8001
Programs	Graduate Certificate in Actuarial Studies, Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy, Graduate Diploma in Economics, Master of Applied Economics, Master of Applied Economics, Master of Economic Policy, Master of Economics, Master of Economics of Development, Master of Health Economics, Master of International and Development Economics, and Master of International Trade and Economic Relations
Other Information	For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=EMET8001
Academic Contact	See http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=EMET8001

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