Admission requirements
There are no admisssion requirements.
Description
This course provides an introduction to methods for applied economic analysis. This course builds on the course “Project 1: Introduction to data science” in the same minor. In this course, econometric methods as difference-in-differences, instrumental variables and fixed effects are discussed and applied to real datasets. The focus of this course is on interpreting, critically evaluating, and replicating state-of-the-art scientific research on the effects of policy instruments. Finally, students get to conduct an analysis on a topic of their choice.
Course objectives
The goal of this course is to teach students the main tools of applied economic analysis. The course provides students with an understanding of the ways in which researchers investigate economic and societal challenges.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
Understand and explain the main concepts in applied economic analysis.
Interpret and critically reflect on applied economic analysis.
Apply basic econometric methods to independently analyse economic data.
Conduct an empirical economic research project, in collaboration with other students, and report about it in a written report.
Timetable
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Mode of instruction
Lectures
Number of (2 hour) lectures:
Names of lecturers:
Required preparation by students:
Seminars
Number of (2 hour) seminars: 7 tutorials of 2 hours each (mandatory)
The tutorials combine explanation of the material and time for self-study in which students can ask questions. The tutorials are mandatory. Students are allowed to miss one in total without providing a reason. If more than one is missed, the course cannot be completed with a passing grade.Names of lecturers: dr. H.T. Vethaak
Assessment method
Examination form(s)
2 Group assignments (20% each, total of 40%)
Multiple-choice mid-term (Individual, 20%)
Group assignment (40%, retake allowed)
All grades can be compensated by the other course components. To complete the course, the final weighted grade must be a score of 5.5 or higher. A retake will be only available for the final group assignment. All grades can be carried over to the next academic year in case a student repeats the course.
Reading list
Obligatory course materials
Articles from international scientific journals, accessible via Brightspace.
Registration
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Contact
Coordinator: dr. H.T. Vethaak
Work address: Kamerlingh Onnes Building, room A2.57
Email: mailto:h.t.vethaak@law.leidenuniv.nl
Institution/division
Institute: Institute of Tax Law and Economics
Department: Economics
Room number secretary: Kamerlingh Onnes Building, room B2.07
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.00 – 12.00
Telephone number secretary: +31 (0)71 527 7756
Email: economie@law.leidenuniv.nl