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Course Outlines

Spring 2023 - ECON 836 G100

Applied Econometrics (4)

Class Number: 3234

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 835 or equivalent.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A 'hands-on' course in implementing econometric techniques for empirical investigation of economic issues.

COURSE DETAILS:

The objective of this course is to help students become comfortable doing empirical work via hands-on experience. Students will gain experience doing “real” econometrics with real data and statistical software, will learn how to confront real-world data problems, and how to apply the theory introduced in ECON 835. This will be accomplished via regular assignments in which students replicate published empirical studies or answer specific empirical questions.

Grading

  • Assignments 30%
  • Midterm Exam 25%
  • Final Exam 45%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Software: You should use STATA or R to complete the replication assignments. No matter which software package you choose, however, learning to use it will primarily be your responsibility. Statistical software packages share many similarities, hence learning to use one will be beneficial even if you find yourself using others in the future.

The lab will be stocked with STATA and R, which are industry standards for applied econometrics.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Angrist, J. and Pischke, J.-S., Mostly Harmless Econometrics: An Empiricist’s Companion. 2009. Princeton University Press. ISBN: 978-0-691-12035-5

 

Hansen, B. E. Econometrics. 2021. You can download it for free here: https://www.ssc.wisc.edu/~bhansen/econometrics/


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html