Spring 2024 - ECON 836 G100
Applied Econometrics (4)
Class Number: 2590
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Krishna Pendakur
pendakur@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5501
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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 extend 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. You will have the opportunity to present your work in class.
Grading
- Assignments and Quizzes 30%
- Midterm and Presentations 25%
- Final Exam 45%
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
Software: You should use R to complete the replication assignments. Learning to use it will primarily be your responsibility. The lab will be stocked with R, which is the 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
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:
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