| Lecturer: | Prof. Dr.Thorsten Schank |
| ID Number: | 3210 (Lecture), 3215 (Tutorial) |
| Contact Time: | 2 SWS lecture and 2 SWS tutorial |
| Credits: | 6 ECTS for Master students |
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Tue, 10:15 – 11:45: HS IV Wed, 14:15 – 15:45: HS IV |
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Please note that the course starts with a Stata introduction organized by Dr. Constantin Weiser. Since Stata is an essential part of the course, it is obligatory to submit (and pass) the homework. The Stata introduction is structured as follows :
The material can be downloaded from ILIAS If any technical problem occurs, please write an e-mail to constantin.weiser@uni-mainz.de (subject: Stata-Course) The regular course starts the week thereafter on May, Tuesday 3rd (10:15:-11:45). |
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| Language: | English |
| Grade: | Exam |
Syllabus
This course aims to provide the participants with a profound understanding of econometric methods and tools with a particular focus on applied econometrics. We will follow a two-pillar concept by combining methodological lectures with empirical exercises using the software tool Stata. We will begin by reviewing some basic principles of econometrics and move on to the linear regression methodology, panel data sets and specification issues.
Agenda
Part 1: Principles of Econometrics
Part 2: Linear Regression
Part 3: Panel Data
Part 4: Specification Issues
Literature
Wooldridge (2013), Introductory econometrics.
Stock and Watson (2011), Introduction to econometrics.
Kohler and Kreuter (2012), Data Analysis Using Stata.
Further Readings
Wooldridge (2010), Econometric analysis of cross section and panel data.
Greene (2011), Econometric Analysis.
Download Area
Class material and handouts will be downloadable from the e-learning platform ILIAS.