Summer Term 2012
Teaching
MA: Research Seminar
| Art | Zeitraum | Tag/Zeit | Raum | Dozent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS / C | block seminar | will be announced soon | Prof. M. Caliendo |
Please send a non-binding application via email to empwifo[at]uni-potsdam.de as soon as possible indicating your name, study programme (BA/MA) and preferred seminar topic(s). In addition to that, an individual and informal preliminary meeting with Prof. Caliendo to discuss the topic is mandatory prior to enrollment.
Exam
- Seminar paper (approx. 25 pages)
- Participation in colloquium
- Presentation
- Commenting on another presentation
Creditable as
- Economics: MA-FK-600
Content
We will use case studies from different economic fields (e.g. Labour, Public Policy or Entrepreneurship) to discuss different empirical questions.
Selected areas from theory and practice:
- Empirical Economics
- Public Policy Evaluation
- Entrepreneurship Dynamics
- Personality Traits, Preferences and Economic Outcomes
- Job Search and Unemployment Dynamics
MA: Microeconometrics
| Type | Period | Day/Time | Room | Lecturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE (2 SWS) | 17.04.2012 - 10.07.2012 | Tuesday 10.00 - 12.00 | 3.06.H06 | Prof. M. Caliendo |
Die Veranstaltung wird auf Englisch gehalten.
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- Additional Information (UPDATE: 23.05)
- Additional Information
- Information on Problem Sets/Group Presentations
- Results Problem Sets 1 and 2
- Results Problem Sets 3 and 4
- Exam Results (1)
- Exam Results (2)
Exam
- Written exam 90 min.
Creditable as
- Economics: MA-600
Content
The aim of this lecture is to familiarize participants with microeconometric estimation techniques. The lecture will be complemented by an empirical session.
Outline
- Multiple Regression
- Instrumental Variables
- Limited Dependent Variables
Literature
- Wooldridge, J. (2009): Introductory Econometrics. A Modern Approach. Thomson South Western, Ohio.
- Cameron, C., and P. K. Trivedi (2005): Microeconometrics. Methods and Applications. Cambridge University Press, New York.
- Cameron, C., and P. K. Trivedi (2009): Microeconometrics Using Stata. Stata Press, College Station, Texas.
- Greene, W. H. (2012): Econometric Analysis. Pearson, Massachusetts.
MA: Empirical Microeconometrics
| Type | Period | Day/Time | Room | Lecturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-UE (2 SWS) | 30.04.2012 - 09.07.2012 | Montag 10.00 - 12.00 | 3.01.1.65a | Prof. M. Caliendo / Martin Weißenberger |
Die Veranstaltung wird auf Englisch gehalten.
Download
- Additional Information (UPDATE: 23.05)
- Additional Information
- Information on Problem Sets/Group Presentations
- Results Problem Sets 1 and 2
- Results Problem Sets 3 and 4
- Exam Results (1)
- Exam Results (2)
Zu erbringende Leistung
- Klausur 60 Min.
- Aktive Mitarbeit und Präsentation während der Veranstaltung
Anrechenbar als
- VWL: MA-600
Inhalt
Practical session of microeconometric estimation techniques.
Literatur
- Wooldridge, J. (2009): Introductory Econometrics. A Modern Approach. Thomson South Western, Ohio.
- Cameron, C., and P. K. Trivedi (2005): Microeconometrics. Methods and Applications. Cambridge University Press, New York.
- Cameron, C., and P. K. Trivedi (2009): Microeconometrics Using Stata. Stata Press, College Station, Texas.
- Greene, W. H. (2012): Econometric Analysis. Pearson, Massachusetts.
BA: Seminar - Applied Econometrics
| Type | Period | Day/Time | Room | Lecturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | block seminar | will be announced soon | Prof. M. Caliendo |
Please send a non-binding application via email to <link empwifo@uni-potsdam.de>empwifo@uni-potsdam.de</link> as soon as possible indicating your name, study programme (BA/MA) and preferred seminar topic(s). In addition to that, an individual and informal preliminary meeting with Prof. Caliendo to discuss the topic is mandatory until April 25th.
Exam
- Seminar paper (approx. 15 pages)
- Participation in colloquium
- Presentation
- Commenting on another presentation
Creditable as
- Economics: BA-S-600, B.VM.VWL.710
Content
We will use case studies from different economic fields (e.g. Labour, Public Policy or Entrepreneurship) to discuss different empirical questions.
Selected areas from theory and practice:
- Empirical Economics
- Public Policy Evaluation
- Entrepreneurship Dynamics
- Personality Traits, Preferences and Economic Outcomes
- Job Search and Unemployment Dynamics
BA: Statistics
| Type | Period | Day/Time | Room | Lecturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE (2 SWS) | 16.04.2012 - 09.07.2012 | Monday 14.00 - 16.00 | 3.06.H05 | Prof. M. Caliendo |
| PR (2 SWS) | 17.04.2012 - 10.07.2012 | Tuesday 12.00 - 14.00 | 3.06.H02 | Christian Loersch |
| PR (2 SWS) | 18.04.2012 - 11.07.2012 | Wednesday 10.00 - 12.00 | 3.06.H02 | Miriam Reuschel |
| PR (2 SWS) | 18.04.2012 - 11.07.2012 | Wednesday 14.00 - 16.00 | 3.06.H08 | Miriam Reuschel |
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Exam
- Written exam 60 min.
Creditable as
- Economics: BA-600, B.BM.VWL.410, B.VM.VWL.510, B.VM.VWL.610
- Business Administration: BA-P-601, B51
Content
This course deals with fundamental statistical methods and their applicability in business administration and economics. Students will be enabled to analyze economic theories and issues statistically and to interpret the results with regard to their content. After completion the students should have a methodological base for further studies.
Topics
- Descriptive Statistics
- Data Collection and Data Presentation
- Probability Calculus
- Inferential Statistics
Literature
- Schira, J. (2009): Statistische Methoden der VWL und BWL. Pearson Studium.