Summer Term 2013
Teaching
MA: Research Seminar - Applied Econometrics
| Type | Period | Day/Time | Room | Lecturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS/C | block seminar | 28.06, 9:30 - 16:30 Uhr | Prof. M. Caliendo |
Dates
- Preliminary meeting: 11.04 at 16.00, Room 3.06.S21.
- Allocation of topics: 16.04 at 16.00, Room 3.06.S21.
- Deadline: 18.06 at 24.00.
- Colloquium: 28.06, 9.30 - 16.30
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. Labor, 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) | 16.04.2013 - 02.07.2013 | Tuesday 10.00 - 12.00 | 3.06.H06 | Prof. M. Caliendo |
| A-PR (2 SWS) | 22.04.2013 - 01.07.2013 | Monday 10.00 - 12.00 | 3.01.165a/ 3.06.H08 | Prof. M. Caliendo / Martin Weißenberger |
| A-PR (Stata) | unregular schedule | Friday 10.00 - 14.00 | 3.01.165a | Martin Weißenberger |
The course is held in English.
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Exam
- Written exam 90 min.
- Active participation during practical sessions.
- Presentation / Term Paper.
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 a practical session.
Outline
- Multiple Regression
- Instrumental Variables
- Panel Data Methods
- 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.
- Greene, W. H. (2012): Econometric Analysis. Pearson, Massachusetts.
- Kohler, U., Kreuter, F. (2008): Datenanalyse mit Stata. Oldenburg Verlag.
- Cameron, C., and P. K. Trivedi (2009): Microeconometrics Using Stata. Stata Press, College Station, Texas.
BA: Seminar - Applied Econometrics
| Type | Period | Day/Time | Room | Lecturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | block seminar | 28.06, 9:30 - 16:30 Uhr | Prof. M. Caliendo |
Dates
- Preliminary meeting: 11.04 at 16.00, Room 3.06.S21.
- Allocation of topics: 16.04 at 16.00, Room 3.06.S21.
- Deadline: 18.06 at 24.00.
- Colloquium: 28.06, 9.30 - 16.30.
Exam
- Seminar paper (approx. 15 pages)
- Participation in colloquium
- Presentation
- Commenting on another presentation
Creditable as
- Economics: BA-S-600, B.VM.VWL.710, B.VM.VWL.410
Content
This seminar builds on the knowledge and the abilities provided by the courses "BA: Statistics" and "BA: Empirical Economics / Econometrics". We will use case studies from different economic fields (e.g. Labor, Public Policy or Entrepreneurship) to discuss different empirical questions.
Selected areas from theory and practice:
- Public Policy
- Start-Up Subsidies and Entrepreneurship Dynamics
- Personality Traits, Preferences and Economic Outcomes
- Job Search and Unemployment Dynamics
BA: Statistics
| Type | Period | Day/Time | Room | Lecturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE (2 SWS) | 15.04.2013 - 01.07.2013 | Monday 14.00 - 16.00 | 3.06.H05 | Prof. M. Caliendo |
| PR (2 SWS) | 16.04.2013 - 02.07.2013 | Tuesday 12.00 - 14.00 | 3.06.H02 | Miriam Reuschel |
| PR (2 SWS) | 17.04.2013 - 03.07.2013 | Wednesday 10.00 - 12.00 | 3.06.H09 | Miriam Reuschel |
| PR (2 SWS) | 17.04.2013 - 03.07.2013 | 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
- 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. (2012): Statistische Methoden der VWL und BWL. Pearson Studium.