316-401 Microeconometrics

Students may not gain credit for both 316-401 Microeconometrics and 316-659 Microeconometrics.

316-470 Econometric Techniques.

The specification, estimation and testing of a range of models used to analyse microeconometric data is examined in this subject. 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.

• 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.

A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (70%) and class assignments up to 30 pages (30%).