EC5214 - Case Studies in Applied Economics and Finance

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

• other exams (60%)
• presentations (15%)
• assignments (25%).

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.