Winter Term 2021/22

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.

Downloads

• Exam Results Winter Term 2021/22 (German)
• Exam Results Winter Term 2021/22 (Intermediate)(German)
• Exam Results Summer Term 2022 (retake exam) (German)

Exam

• Written exam (90 min)

Creditable as

• Economics: B.BM.VWL.420,  B.VM.VWL.610
• Business Administration: BA-P-602
• "Studiumplus": BA-SK-W-1

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
• Estimating, testing and interpreting the simple and multiple regression model framework
• Problems and extensions of the multiple regression model
• Policy evaluation
• Introduction to STATA

Literature

• Schira, J. (2012): Statistische Methoden der VWL und BWL. Pearson Studium.
• Wooldridge, J. (2016): Wooldridge (2016): Introductory Econometrics. A Modern Approach, Cengage Learning, Ohio.
• Kohler, U., Kreuter, F. (2012): Datenanalyse mit Stata. Oldenburg Verlag.

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.

The course is held in English.

Downloads

• Exam Results
• Time Schedule

Exam

• Written exam
• Active participation during practical sessions
• Oral presentations

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.

This event is held in English.

Download

• Syllabus
• Template: Declaration of academic honesty (German)

Dates

This is a tentative schedule. Final schedule depends on enrollment.

• 25.10.21, 16 - 18, Room S12: Kick-off meeting.
• 29.10.21, midnight: Deadline for registration via email.
• 05.11.21, 10 - 14 Room S17: Lecture and Q&A: How to write a referee report? How to give a research presentation?
• 12.11.21, midnight: Referee report 1 due.
• 17.11.20, 14 - 18 Room S15: Presentation and Discussion Topic 1: Automation and Labor Markets
• 24.11.21, midnight: Referee report 2 due.
• 01.12.21, 14 - 18 Room S15: Presentation and Discussion Topic 2: Migration and the Contact Hypothesis.
• 17.12.21, 10 - 14 Room S17: Lecture and Q&A: How to come up with a research idea? How to write a research proposal/paper.
• 12.01.22, 14 - 18 Room S15: First presentation of research idea. 
• Optionally: January Discussion of research ideas in additional session or individual office hours. 
• 11.02.22, 10 - 14 Room S17: Final presentation of research idea.
• Deadline tba Research proposal due.

Creditable as

• Economics: MA-FK-600, MA-W-210/220

Requirements

• MA: Microeconometrics
• MA: Public Policy Evaluation recommended

Exam

The  final grade will be awarded based on the performance in the 2 referee reports, in 1-2 presentations/discussions, and the research proposal.

Information

Title: "DIY: Research Idea Development Seminar"

The main aim of this do-it-yourself (DIY) research seminar is to help you to develop and work on your own research idea. On the way you will learn some essential research skills, e.g. refereeing a paper, developing a research outline or presenting research ideas and work-in-progress in front of other researchers.

All ideas in the field of Labor Economics, Policy Evaluation, Population Economics or related areas are welcome. Data exploration, acquisition, and/or generation can be part of the research development process. We will also support you in case you plan to request access to survey data (e.g. SOEP, BIBB BAuA) or admin data (e.g. FDZ IAB data).