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This module is designed to develop undergraduate students鈥� ability to understand and interpret quantitative results in the empirics of economics and business. It also provides a foundation for enabling students to conduct their own empirical research in this area. Therefore, this module could be recommended to those students who are preparing to write their BA dissertation in the field of empirical economics. The emphasis is less on the computational techniques and more on correct application of econometric methodology and interpretation of the numerical results. The module begins with basic methods for analysis of economic data and simple regression formulation and will progress gradually towards more specific techniques used for cross-sectional, time-series and, subject time permit, panel data. Students will also gain skills in working with real economic data using statistical software Stata. This will 鈥榦pen doors鈥� for all 2nd year students for studying and understanding the modern empirical economics and business literature, in particular, focused on developing economies and emerging markets, and provide them with basic skills necessary to undertake their own research. The module will also serve as a platform for further, more advanced, quantitative modules.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
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This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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