ECM607B-Microeconometrics 2

Module Provider: School of Politics, Economics and International Relations
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Dr Chun Kit Chung
Email: chunkit.chung@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module introduces students to advanced microeconometric techniques, focusing on causality and treatment effects. The module will build on topics covered in ECM607A and students will be expected to have knowledge of these. The module considers how to select and apply econometric techniques for research. In addition students will develop their econometric software skills using Stata.

Aims:

The aim of this module is to provide students with a more extensive knowledge and understanding of microeconometric methods for causal inference, especially applying the taught techniques for research. Secondly the module will teach students how to apply these econometric techniques, using the statistical package Stata

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module students should:

1. have a good understanding and knowledge of causal inference;


2. be able to devise an identification strategy;


3. be able to perform their own data analysis using the statistical package Stata;


4. be able to critically evaluate methods and approaches chosen by research papers

Additional outcomes:

Students will develop their research and data handling skills. 

Outline content:

Topics will focus on causality and treatment effects.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module follows a blended learning approach. Students will be provided with pre-recorded lectures and other resources so students can follow them at their own pace, with weekly applied workshops including computer based exercises and discussion of research papers. Students will be required to watch the pre-recorded videos in advance of workshops, and expected to prepare for the workshops and do any required reading. 

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Practicals classes and workshops		10
Guided independent study:		90
Total hours by term	0	100	0
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written assignment including essay	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

 There is no final examination.

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

There will be one assignment due in shortly after the module finishes.

Formative assessment methods:

There will be computer exercises for each topic, students are expected to attempt these prior to class and complete them after class.

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy 􀀓Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes􀀔, which can be found here: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/files/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmissionPGflexible.pdf
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

A minimum overall mark of 50%.

Reassessment arrangements:

Re-examination for all modules takes place in August/September of the same year and a new assignment will be set.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books:  None

2) Specialist equipment or materials:  None

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:  None

4) Printing and binding:  None

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:  None

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:  None

Last updated: 6 August 2021