Applied Microeconometric Modelling

This subject examines estimation and testing of microeconometric models based on cross-sectional and panel data and quantitative and limited dependent variables. Illustrative application topics normally will include labour economics, consumer demand and finance. The computer software used is Stata .

• 1Synthesise the best practice techniques in empirical modelling when cross-section data sets are used;
• 2Synthesise the best practice techniques in empirical modelling when panel data sets are used;
• 3Critically evaluate and employ applied techniques;
• 4Describe and evaluate econometric theories;
• 5Complete a semi-independent research project; and
• 6Generate and analyse econometric output using an econometric package such as Stata.