ECON8073 Applied Health Econometrics
| Offered By | Research School of Economics General |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Economics |
| Offered in | ECON8073 will not be offered in 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
I. Preliminary Review of linear models (1 week) • OLS estimation and assumptions II. Discrete Response models (2 weeks) • Binary response: Logit and Probit estimations • Multinomial Response: Multinomial Logit • Ordered Response: Ordered Logit and Probit • Bivariate Probit III. Count Data Models (1 week) • Poisson regression model; Negative binomial models IV. Models with sample selection (1 week) • Tobit and extensions V. Duration Analysis (1 week) • Parametric (Weibull) and non-parametric (Cox) estimations. VI. Panel Data (2 weeks) • Pooled, Random and Fixed Effects estimations for linear and non-linear models • Unbalanced panels and Sample attrition VII. Estimation of Average Treatment Effects* * if time permits |
| 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 |
| Programs | Master of Health Economics, Master of Health Economics, and Master of Health Economics |
| Other Information |
Please see Course Website |
| Academic Contact | See: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8073 |
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