Topics in Econometrics
The course will use lectures and seminars to discuss problems associated with empirical economic research, including publication bias, data-mining, and methodological cherry-picking. The course will cover examples of famous replications.
Information from the course leader
Welcome to the course Topics in econometrics!
This course is a collaboration with Uppsala University. All education and examination will be held at Uppsala University.
You will find more updated information about the course if you click on the link below.
https://www.uu.se/en/admissions/freestanding-courses/course-syllabus/?kpid=42887&type=1
When you are about to register for the courses that are given by Uppsala University, you have to register at SLU. Registration closes one week before the course starts because the administration at the Department of Economics needs to send Uppsala University a registration list so all registered students obtain access to the course material before the course starts.
- The registration at SLU is open 2022-04-01 – 2021-04-24.
- Register for the course at SLU in Ladok Student. If there is a problem with your registration, contact the administration at SLU econ-edu@slu.se.
- We will send a registration list to Uppsala University one week before the course starts. Remember to register as soon as possible in order to access their Studentportal for course material etc.
- You need to be registered to both SLU and Uppsala University in order to create a student account at Uppsala University and to be able to access their Ladok in order to sign up for the exam.
- If you have been admitted to the course with conditions, your merits will be reviewed. Only registered students can participate in the course.
- If you have any questions regarding the course, please contact studentadmin@nek.uu.se
You must be admitted and registered to attend the course at both SLU and Uppsala University. Unregistered students may NOT stay on the premises, for reasons of insurance.
If you cancel the course, you should immediately notify the educational administrators at SLU via email: econ-edu@slu.se.
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
NA0173-40114 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for NA0173
Academic year 2023/2024
Topics in Econometrics (NA0173-40168)
2024-04-26 - 2024-06-02
Academic year 2022/2023
Topics in Econometrics (NA0173-40092)
2023-04-28 - 2023-06-04
Academic year 2020/2021
Topics in Econometrics (NA0173-40091)
2021-05-03 - 2021-06-06
Academic year 2019/2020
Topics in Econometrics (NA0173-40081)
2020-05-01 - 2020-06-07
Academic year 2018/2019
Topics in Econometrics (NA0173-40127)
2019-05-03 - 2019-06-09
Academic year 2017/2018
Topics in Econometrics (NA0173-40049)
2018-04-23 - 2018-06-03
Academic year 2016/2017
Topics in Econometrics (NA0173-40033)
2017-04-24 - 2017-06-04
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
NA0173 Topics in Econometrics, 7.5 Credits
Topics in EconometricsSubjects
Economics EconomicsEducation cycle
Master’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 7.5 | 0201 |
Advanced study in the main field
Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1N)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent of 180 credits, of which 90 in Economics.Objectives
The aim of this course is to give students a practical introduction to replication as scientific method. After the course, students should be able to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of empirical research based on a replication of a published empirical paper in economics.
Content
The course will use lectures and seminars to discuss problems associated with empirical economic research, including publication bias, data-mining, and methodological cherry-picking. The course will cover examples of famous replications.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Students will be graded based on a take-home replication study which students will present in the form of a term-paper.
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Responsible department
Department of Economics
Grading criteria
Grading criteria for NA0173 Topics in Econometrics, VT2022
The course is offered in collaboration with the Department of Economics at Uppsala University (UU), which is also responsible for the examination of the course.
The course examiner grades the students according to the grading scale decided by the Department of Economics, UU, for the course 2NE824 Topics in Econometrics while applying the below grading criteria.
|
Exam points |
UU grade |
|
0 – 49% |
Fail / F |
|
50 – 54% |
Sufficient / E |
|
55 – 64% |
Satisfactory / D |
|
65 – 74% |
Good / C |
|
75 – 89% |
Very good / B |
|
90 – 100% |
Excellent / A |
SLU uses a different grading scale for NA0173 Topics in Econometrics than what is applied by UU for 2NE824 Topics in Econometrics. Below is a table for transferring the grades decided by the course examiner at UU to SLU's grading scale.
|
UU grade |
ECTS grade |
SLU grade |
|
Fail |
F |
F |
|
Sufficient |
E |
3 |
|
Satisfactory |
D |
3 |
|
Good |
C |
3 |
|
Very good |
B |
4 |
|
Excellent |
A |
5 |
Litterature list
- Literature list [Literature list] (https://www.uu.se/en/admissions/freestanding-courses/course-syllabus/?kpid=42887&type=1)