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M-METH/EE — Empirical Economics
(dt. Empirical Economics)

Level, degree of commitment Specialization module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture, tutorial.,
180 hours (Contact hours: 56 hours Study time: 56 hours Time for exam preparation: 68 hours)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Translation missing. German original:
- Written examination (120 min.) or - Written examination (60 min./ 3 credit points) + Essay (3 credit points) Overall grade: Grade point average
Language,
Grading		 English,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Economics and Institutions. Im Falle des Nichtbestehens stehen für die Prüfung insgesamt 0 Versuche zur Verfügung.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each winter semester
Person in charge of the module's outline N.N.

Contents

This module introduces important methods in the analysis of empirical economic data. It combines statistical methods of investigation with economic theory and shows how the latter can be studied using empirical data.


Qualification Goals

Students learn important methods of empirical analysis both from a theoretical as well as a practical point of view. This helps develop students' competences to make educated comments on empirical studies and conduct their own empirical work.


Prerequisites

None


Applicability

Module imported from M.Sc. Economics and Institutions.

When studying M.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Specialization Modules.

Die Wahlmöglichkeit des Moduls ist dadurch beschränkt, dass es dem Schwerpunkt Economics zugeordnet ist.


Recommended Reading

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