EC5214 - Case Studies in Applied Economics and Finance
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4
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Administered by: |
College of Business, Law & Governance |
This subject is specifically designed for students who plan to do research in the
areas of applied economics and / or applied finance. Students will explore a range
of current research areas in economics and finance and commonly used methodologies
within those areas. As such the subject will provide students with a range of current
methodologies, which they may consider using in their research.
Learning Outcomes
- critically appraise the data (information) to which researchers must have access,
in order to operationalise different models (or theoretical frameworks);
- demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of the statistical and econometric problems
likely involved in operationalising different models (or theoretical frameworks);
- critically evaluate and compare the ability of different models, theoretical frameworks,
statistical and econometric techniques to generate information that is useful for
specific policy/management problems.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination - In class - (60%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (15%) - Individual
- Assignment - (25%) - Individual.
Assumed Knowledge:
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First year undergraduate economics and statistics. |
Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.