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Microeconometrics (ECOM40001)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
John P de New johnhd@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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
- 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.
- Moderate level of development: synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information;
- Some level of development: oral communication; collaborative learning; team work; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- BH-COM Bachelor of Commerce (Degree with Honours)
- Economics specialisation (formal) in the BH-ARTS Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)
AND
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECOM40006 | Econometrics 3 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECOM90008 | Microeconometrics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment 1
| Week 4 | 20% |
Assignment 2
| Week 8 | 20% |
End-of-semester examanination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Additional details
Important online examination information: This examination is the equivalent of a 2-hour assessment; however, students are provided with 2.5-hours to accommodate the time that will be required for typesetting of mathematical expressions and the uploading of documents.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator John de New Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Three hours of classes per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
John P de New johnhd@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
An estimated total time commitment of at least 170 hours.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Cameron and Trivedi Microeconometrics Using Stata
Recommended texts and other resources
Cameron and Trivedi Microeconometrics
- 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: 31 January 2024