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SØK8615 - Microeconometrics and Analysis of Panel Data

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 5 hours C

Course content

The course includes econometric methods to analyse panel data and micro data. Different methods to take care of unobserved heterogeneity between individuals will be presented. An introduction to methods relevant for analyses of discrete choice and selected samples will be given. Applications of the methods will be emphasized.

Learning outcome

Knowledge You learn -different methods for estimation of econometric methods for panel data -how to address unobserved individual heterogeneity in static and dynamic panel data models -formulation, estimation and interpretation of models for individuals discrete choices -formulation, estimations and interpretation of econometric models in situations where data is censored or the result of self selection Skills You should be able to -use and understand methods in empirical analysis based on panel data in different data situations and model formulations -use and understand econometric methods in empirical analysis of discrete choices and addressing problems with self selection and censored data -conduct your own econometric analysis based on panel data and micro data and interpret and critically consider the credibility of results produced by different methods -apply modern econometric software for empirical analysis based on panel data and micro data General competence You should be able to -read and understand reports and research articles using the concepts and methods discussed in the course -use the content of the course in your own academic work.

Learning methods and activities

4 hours of lectures every week. The course has compulsory activity. Specific requirements will be announced at the beginning of the term. An independent econometric work will be included.

SØK8615 will be taught in the autumn semester 2024. SØK8615 follows the teaching hours for SØK3515.

Compulsory assignments

  • Obligatory course work

Further on evaluation

The subject is reserved for PhD students. Contact kontakt@econ.ntnu.no if you want to take the course.

Approved compulsory activity applies to later semesters.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

Announced at the beginning of the term.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SØK8515 10.0 AUTUMN 2010
SØK3515 10.0 AUTUMN 2010
More on the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  10.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Social Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Economics

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 C 2024-12-14 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 C 2025-05-24 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL311 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 1
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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