Winter Term 2015/16
Teaching
BA: Empirical Economics / Econometrics
| Type | Period | Day/Time | Room | Lecturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VL (2 SWS) | 12.10.2015 - 25.01.2016 | Monday 14.00 - 16.00 | 3.06.H08 | Prof. M. Caliendo |
| UE (2 SWS) | 13.10.2015 - 02.02.2016 | Tuesday 08.00 - 10.00 | 3.06.H08 | Stefan Tübbicke |
| UE (2 SWS) | 14.10.2015 - 03.02.2016 | Wednesday 14.00 - 16.00 | 3.06.H02 | Stefan Tübbicke |
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: Seminar
| Type | Period | Day/Time | Room | Lecturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | Prof. M. Caliendo, Claudia Stier, Stefan Tübbicke, Linda Wittbrodt |
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- Seminar announcement (German)
- Formal requirements (German)
- Template: Declaration of academic honesty (German)
- Template: Declaration of consent (German)
Dates
- 12.10.15 Pre-registration
- 14.10.15 Kick-off meeting: at 16.00 (s.t.), Room 3.06.S22
- 21.10.15 Registration (via E-Mail)
- 22.10.15 Allocation of the topics (via E-Mail)
- 10.12.15 Presentation of a preliminary version of the seminar paper:
10.00 - 10.45 (s.t.), Room 3.06.S14 - 13.01.16 Submission deadline 12.00 noon: 2x printed, electronic version via E-Mail
- 15.01.16 Allocation of discussants (via E-Mail)
- 21./22.01.16 Final presentations and discussions
Exam
- Participation in all meetings
- Compliance with all dates and deadlines
- Seminar paper (max. 15 pages)
- Final presentation
- Discussant of another seminar paper at the final presentation
Creditable as
- Economics: BA-S-600, B.VM.VWL.710, B.VM.VWL.410, B.VM.VWL.510, B.VM.VWL.113
Requirements
- BA: Statistics strongly recommended
- BA: Empirical Economics / Econometrics recommended
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) | 12.10.2015 - 25.01.2016 | Monday 10.00 - 12.00 | 3.06.H08 | Prof. M. Caliendo |
| A-PR (2 SWS) | 26.10.2015 - 06.02.2016 | Monday 10.00 - 12.00 | 3.01.165a/ 3.06.H08 | Helke Seitz |
| A-PR (Stata) | 16.11.2015 - 06.02.2016 | Friday 10.00 - 14.00 | 3.01.165a | Helke Seitz |
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, Claudia Stier, Stefan Tübbicke, Linda Wittbrodt |
This event is held in English.
Download
- Seminar announcement (German)
- Formal requirements (German)
- Template: Declaration of academic honesty (German)
- Template: Declaration of consent (German)
Dates
- 12.10.15 Pre-registration
- 14.10.15 Kick-off meeting: at 17.00 (s.t.), Room 3.06.S22
- 19.10.15 Registration (via E-Mail)
- 20.10.15 Allocation of the topics (via E-Mail)
- 10.12.15 Presentation of a preliminary version of the seminar paper:
11.00 - 12.30 (s.t.), Room 3.06.S14 - 13.01.16 Submission deadline 12.00 noon: 2x printed, electronic version via E-Mail
- 15.01.16 Allocation of discussants (via E-Mail)
- 21./22.01.16 Final presentations and discussions
Exam
- Participation in all meetings
- Compliance with all dates and deadlines
- Seminar paper (max. 25 pages)
- Final presentation
- Discussant 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
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