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Microeconometrics (ECOM40001)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
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Semester 2
Overview
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The specification, estimation and testing of a range of models used to analyse microeconometric data is examined. The models to be considered may include discrete choice models, models for censored and truncated data, models of duration data, models with self-selectivity, models of count data, and panel data.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Identify microeconometric models appropriate for different types of survey data;
- Explain why and how standard techniques of estimations must be modified in a variety of microeconometric situations;
- Apply econometric techniques to test hypothesis in a variety of microeconometric models;
- Evaluate the robustness of results obtained from using econometric techniques on real world microeconometric data;
- Analyse results obtained from microeconometric data and explain their implications for economic theory.
Generic skills
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High level of development: written communication; problem solving; statistical reasoning; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; use of computer software; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
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Moderate level of development: synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information.
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Some level of development: oral communication; collaborative learning; team work; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into BH-COM or BH-ARTS (Economics) and
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECOM40006 | Econometric Techniques | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students may not gain credit for both
and
Code
Name
Teaching period
Credit Points
ECOM40001
Microeconometrics
12.5
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Code
Name
Teaching period
Credit Points
ECOM90008
Microeconometrics
12.5
Recommended background knowledge
Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (60%)
- Two class assignments of 2,500 words each due week 8 and week 12 of semester (40%)
- To pass this subject students must pass the end of semester examination.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Joe Hirschberg Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Three hours of classes per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
An estimated total time commitment of at least 170 hours.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Cameron and Trivedi Microeconometrics Using Stata
Recommended texts and other resources
Cameron and Trivedi Microeconometrics
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Economics - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022