Topics in Empirical Economics II
| Module title | Topics in Empirical Economics II |
|---|---|
| Module code | BEEM149 |
| Academic year | 2020/1 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 12 |
|---|
Module description
This is a graduate course in applied econometrics. The course will cover topics in behavioral, development and family economics focusing on both seminal contributions and recent advances.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The module has two main aims: first, to equip students with the toolkit necessary to critically assess research on applied econometric questions; second, to inspire students to answer their own research questions using different types of econometric techniques.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. address complex questions at the frontier of behavioral, development and family economics research.
- 2. make sound judgements and communicate their conclusions to specialists and non-specialists.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving questions on behavioral, development and family economics.
- 4. advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. identify, tackle and solve relevant research problems in behavioral, development and family economics
- 6. work independently and responsibly on complex research problems.
Syllabus plan
i. Behavioral economics
ii. Field experiments in development economics
iii. Matching models of the marriage market
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | 117 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 33 (3 per week) | Lectures |
| Independent study | 117 | Independent study |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice Problems | Varies | 1-6 | Oral/Written |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | 55 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam | 55 | 3 hours | 1-6 | Oral/Written |
| 3 Problem Sets | 45 | 1-4 Problems each | 1-6 | Oral/Written |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | Examination 55% (3 hours) | 1-6 | August examination period |
| Problem Sets | Problem set 45% (1-4 problems) | 1-6 | August examination period |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
-Browning, M., Chiappori, P.A, Weiss, Y. (2014) Economics of the Family, Cambridge University
Press.
-de Janvry, A. and E. Sadoulet (2015) Development Economics: Theory and Practice, Routledge.
-Greenwood, J. (2019) Evolving Households. The Imprint of Technology on Life. MIT Press.
-Handbook of Behavioral Economics - Foundations and Applications 1, Volume 1, 2018: Edited by B.
Douglas Bernheim Stefano DellaVigna David Laibson.
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | Only available to MRes Economics PhD pathway students |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 24/06/2019 |
| Last revision date | 24/06/2019 |
