IDENTIFYING DATA 2018_19
Subject (*) ANALYSIS OF MICROECONOMIC DATA Code 16675212
Study programme
International Markets (2016)
Cycle 1st & 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
3 Optional 2Q
Language
Anglès
Department Economics
Coordinator
DÍAZ SERRANO, LUIS
E-mail luis.diaz@urv.cat
Lecturers
DÍAZ SERRANO, LUIS
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General description and relevant information This course aims to be an introduction to the specification, estimation, prediction and evaluation of econometric models. After a brief review of some aspects of the linear equation model, we will only consider the estimation of the instrumental variables, the models of the limited and basic dependent variables of the data models of the panel. Throughout the course, emphasis will be put on the essential Interaction between econometric theory and economic applications.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A8 Use advanced quantitative techniques to develop a research project within the international markets framework (research speciality).
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 CT2 Make judgements on the basis of the efficient management and use of information.
 CT4 Work in multidisciplinary teams and complex contexts.
 CT8 Develop sufficient independence to work on research projects and scientific and technological ventures within their discipline.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A8 Know how to select and apply advanced mathematical and econometric techniques to solve specific problems.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 CT2 Make judgements on the basis of the efficient management and use of information.
 CT4 Work in multidisciplinary teams and complex contexts.
 CT8 Develop sufficient independence to work on research projects and scientific and technological ventures within their discipline.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1- LINEAR REGRESSION MODELS 1.1. Review of basic concepts
2- HETEROCEDASTICITY 2.1. Robust inference to Heterocedasticity
2.2. Generalized square minimums
3- INSTRUMENTAL VARIABLES OF ESTIMATION 3.1. Motivation
3.2. Variables omitted
3.3. The endogeneity tests
3.4. Minimum squares in two stages
4- MODELS WITH VARIABLE DEPENDENT DISCRETE 4.1. Motivation
4.2. The Logit / Probit models
4.3. The regression models Tobit and Poisson
5- BASIC MODELS FOR PANEL DATA 5.1. Examples of micro panel data and macro panel data

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 1 2
Lecture
A8
CT2
CT4
CT8
11 27 38
IT-based practicals
A8
CT2
CT4
CT8
15 15 30
Personal attention
1 0 1
 
Extended-answer tests
A8
CT2
CT8
2 2 4
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Introduction to the contents of the subject.
Lecture Exposition of the contents of the subject in the master class.
IT-based practicals Individual and group practices in the computer classroom.
Personal attention Tutoring.

Personalized attention
Description
Individual tutorials

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
IT-based practicals
A8
CT2
CT4
CT8
Weekly exercises using econometric software (Gretl) 10%
Extended-answer tests
A8
CT2
CT8
Final exam of all the contents of the subject 90%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

The second call will consist of an exam of all the contents of the subject (100% of the final grade).


Sources of information

Basic Wooldridge J.M, Introductory Econometrics:A Modern Approach, 2nd edition, Thomson, 2003

Wooldridge J.M., Introductory Econometrics:A Modern Approach, 2nd edition, Thomson, 2003

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(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.