Winter Term 2017/18
Teaching
BA: Empirical Economics / Econometrics
| Type | Period | Day/Time | Room | Lecturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VL (2 SWS) | 16.10.2017 - 05.02.2018 | Monday 14.00 - 16.00 | 3.06.H08 | Prof. M. Caliendo |
| UE (2 SWS) | 17.10.2017 - 07.02.2018 | Tuesday 08.00 - 10.00 | 3.06.H08 | Cosima Obst |
| UE (2 SWS) | 18.10.2017 - 08.02.2018 | Wednesday 14.00 - 16.00 | 3.06.H06 | Linda Wittbrodt |
The course will be complemented by the Key Skill module B.SK.VWL.210/ B.SK.MET.210 "Einführung in die computergestützte Datenanalyse" which is organized by the Chair of Empirical Social Research (Prof. Dr. Kohler). More information is available here.
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Exam
- Written exam (60 min)
Creditable as
- Economics: BA-600, B.BM.VWL.420, B.VM.VWL.510/610
- Business Administration: BA-P-602
Requirements
- BA: Statistics strongly recommended
Content
The aim of this course is to provide the participants with a basic understanding of empirical economics and to give them an introduction to econometrics. Building on the lecture "BA: Statistics" the participants shall be enabled to conduct empirical analysis on their own.
Topics
- Analysis of economic relationships
- Introduction to econometrics
- Introduction to STATA
- Estimating, testing and predicting in the simple and multiple regression model framework
- Problems and extensions of the multiple regression model
- Policy evaluation
Literature
- Wooldridge, J. (2013): Introductory Econometrics. A Modern Approach. South-Western Cengage Learning.
- Schira, J. (2012): Statistische Methoden der VWL und BWL. Pearson Studium.
- Kohler, U., Kreuter, F. (2008): Datenanalyse mit Stata. Oldenburg Verlag.
BA: Colloquium
Students enroll in this colloquium during their Bachelor thesis.
Creditable as
- Economics: B.FK.VWL.110, B.KO.PUW.110
BA: Introduction to Computer-Based Data Analysis (Key Skill)
The course is provided by the Chair of Methods of Empirical Social Research (Prof. Dr. Kohler).
More information can be found on PULS and on the homepage of the Chair of Methods of Empirical Social Research of Prof. Dr. U. Kohler.
BA: Self-reflection and Planing (Key Skill)
You can find further information here.
MA: Advanced Microeconometrics
| Type | Period | Day/Time | Room | Lecturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE (2 SWS) | 16.10.2017 - 09.02.2018 | see Time Schedule | see Time Schedule | Prof. M. Caliendo |
| A-PR (2 SWS) | 16.10.2017 - 09.02.2018 | see Time Schedule | see Time Schedule | Juliane Hennecke, Stefan Tübbicke |
| A-PR (Stata) | 16.10.2017 - 09.02.2018 | see Time Schedule | see Time Schedule | Juliane Hennecke, Stefan Tübbicke |
The course is held in English.
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Exam
- Written exam
- Active participation during practical sessions.
- Presentation / Term Paper.
Creditable as
- Economics: MA-B-300, 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. (2013): Introductory Econometrics. A Modern Approach. South-Western Cengage Learning.
- 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 (2010): Microeconometrics Using Stata, Stata Press, College Station, Texas.
MA: Research Seminar
| Type | Period | Day/Time | Room | Lecturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS/C | Prof. M. Caliendo, Cosima Obst, Stefan Tübbicke, Linda Wittbrodt |
This event is held in English.
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- Seminar announcement
- Formal requirements (German)
- Template: Declaration of academic honesty (German)
- Template: Declaration of consent (German)
Dates
- 23.10.17 Pre-registration for kick-off meeting
- 24.10.17 Kick-off meeting: 16 pm (room: 3.06.S19)
- 29.10.17 Official registration via e-mail with 3 ordered preferences of topics
- 01.11.17 Assignment of topics via e-mail
- 01.11.17 Introductory Lecture: Socio-Economics Panel
- 11.12.17 Interim presentation
- 16.01.18 Submission of seminar paper until 12:00 p.m.: 2x printed; electronic version via e-mail
- 18.01.18 Assignment of paper to be discussed via e-mail
- 24./25.01.18 Final presentation and discussion
Exam
- Participation in all meetings
- Compliance with all dates and deadlines
- Seminar paper (max. 25 pages)
- Final presentation
- Discussion of another seminar paper at the final presentation
Creditable as
- Economics: MA-FK-600, MA-W-210/220
Requirements
- MA: Microeconometrics
- MA: Public Policy Evaluation recommended
Information
The large inflow of migrants into Western European countries over the last few years has caused an active public and scientific discussion about micro- and macroeconomic effects of migration. In this seminar we will thus deal with the gap in characteristics, behavior and outcomes between immigrants and natives with a specific focus on Germany. We are especially interested in whether and how migrants and natives differ with respect to unemployment incidence, self-employment activity, well-being and personality traits.
The aim of the seminar is to make use of the provided 50%-sample of the Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) and conduct a causal analysis in STATA, applying the methodology taught in the Master courses. Over the course of the seminar you will acquire an overview of the current state of literature on your selected topic and practice presenting your results in structured manner, both in a verbal and written form. This seminar constitutes a good preparation for a master thesis.
MA: Research Colloquium
Students enroll in this colloquium during their Master thesis.
The event is held in English.
Creditable as
- Economics: MA-F-100, MA-FK-600