This course takes the theoretical econometric tools students have learned in other courses and teaches students how to use those tools properly to address economic questions using real data. Both classic and more recent academic journal articles will be used to investigate how various econometric tools are incorporated with data to examine economic questions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Explain the features of commonly used data types and sampling schemes.
- Explain the major types of empirical research and the main aspects of empirical strategies.
- Explain econometric techniques for estimating causal effects.
- Use statistical software for data management and analysis.
- Conduct an empirical analysis of data using relevant microeconometric techniques.
- Interpret the findings in an empirical analysis and discuss caveats and potential problems.
- Demonstrate an appreciation for econometric research and journal articles.
Indicative Assessment
- Assessment may consist of a Final Exam, mid-semester exam(s), quizzes, assignments, presentations or some combination thereof. See the Class Summary for details. (100) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6,7]
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Workload
130 hours in total over the semester consisting of lectures, tutorials/workshops and private study time.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Research School of Economics to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
See Class Summary and Wattle site.
Specialisations
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 34
- Unit value:
- 6 units
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8161 | 27 Jul 2026 | 03 Aug 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 | In Person | N/A |