EC964-7-SP-CO:
Microeconometrics

The details
2023/24
Economics
Colchester Campus
Spring
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Monday 15 January 2024
Friday 22 March 2024
20
06 September 2023

 

Requisites for this module
(none)
(none)
(none)
(none)

 

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Key module for

MRESL10012 Economics,
MRESL100EB Economics,
MRESL100EK Economics,
MPHDL10048 Economics,
PHD L10048 Economics

Module description

This module is concerned with topics in modern microeconometrics. It begins with an examination of the nature of causal and noncausal models, a discussion of the nature of microeconomic data structures, and a review of core econometric methods.


The module then covers the analysis of limited dependent variable models, including discrete choice models and selection models, and then to examine program evaluation methods, including difference-in-differences estimators, regression discontinuity approach, and instrumental variables methods.

Module aims

The aims of this module are:



  • To understand the methods of estimation and inference as applied in these models.

  • To be able to derive the properties of some econometric methods applicable to such data and be prepared for the use of these methods in their own empirical research.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:



  1. Acquire an appreciation of econometric methods applicable to the analysis of models for microeconomic data.

Module information

No additional information available.

Learning and teaching methods

This module will be delivered via:

  • One 2-hour lecture per week.

Module resources will be made available in the Course Materials Repository.

Feedback for this module will occur through:

  • Class meetings where we will go over the answers to problem sets and where you will be able to ask questions about your own method of solution.
  • Answers that will be posted on the website for the module that will give you written guidance on the appropriate method to approach the problems, assignments, and tests.
  • Academic support hours where any additional questions can be addressed.

Students should be sure to use these methods to understand how to improve your own performance.

Bibliography

This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Coursework   Mid-Term Test - In person    100% 
Exam  Main exam: In-Person, Open Book, 120 minutes during Summer (Main Period) 
Exam  Reassessment Main exam: In-Person, Open Book, 120 minutes during September (Reassessment Period) 

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework Exam
50% 50%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
0% 100%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Shin Kanaya, email: shin.kanaya@essex.ac.uk.
Lectures & Classes: Dr Shin Kanaya
For further information, send an email message to pgteco@essex.ac.uk.

 

Availability
Yes
No
No

External examiner

Miss Maria Kyriacou
Resources
Available via Moodle
Of 28 hours, 26 (92.9%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
2 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.

 

Further information
Economics

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