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Empirical Macroeconomics
(dt. Empirical Macroeconomics)

Level, degree of commitment Advanced module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (2 SWS) and recitation class (2 SWS),
(attendance: 28 hours (können teilweise in Form von Blended Learning stattfinden), Lernzeit: 78 hours, Zeit zur exam preparation: 68 hours)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s):
Examination type: Written examination or Term paper or Presentation. IMPORTANT: This module is offered by FB02; the exam can only be retaken twice.
Language,
Grading		 English,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Economics, Institutions, and Behavior.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Bernd Hayo

Contents

This module builds on the content of the Applied Econometrics module. It introduces advanced econometric methods for analyzing economic data, with a particular focus on the analysis of macroeconomic data and time series in general. Relevant econometric research methods are combined with macroeconomic theory and it is discussed how the latter can be analyzed using real data. The tutorial strengthens students' skills in analyzing macroeconomic data independently.


Qualification Goals

After completing the module, students understand the most important econometric methods for analyzing time series data and are able to

  • relate macroeconomic theories to empirical data,
  • make well-founded comments on the empirical work of other researchers and
  • carry out and interpret their own empirical work.

Prerequisites

None. The competences taught in the following module are recommended: Applied Econometrics.


Applicability

Module imported from M.Sc. Economics, Institutions, and Behavior.

When studying M.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Business and Economics Focus Area: Economics.


Recommended Reading

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