Applied Micro-econometrics

6 unitsIn PersonNot offered

Research School of Economics · ANU College of Business and Economics

About this course

This course takes the theoretical econometric tools students have learned in other courses and teaches students how to use those tools properly to address economic questions using real data. Both classic and more recent academic journal articles will be used to investigate how various econometric tools are incorporated with data to examine economic questions.

Learning outcomes

1Explain the features of commonly used data types and sampling schemes.
2Explain the major types of empirical research and the main aspects of empirical strategies.
3Explain econometric techniques for estimating causal effects.
4Use statistical software for data management and analysis.
5Conduct an empirical analysis of data using relevant microeconometric techniques.
6Interpret the findings in an empirical analysis and discuss caveats and potential problems.
7Demonstrate an appreciation for econometric research and journal articles.

Assessment

Weights and hurdle requirements come straight from the imported ANU record.

Assessment may consist of a Final Exam, mid-semester exam(s), quizzes, assignments, presentations or some combination thereof. See the Class Summary for details.

Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

100%

Study expectations

Study information

130 hours in total over the semester consisting of lectures, tutorials/workshops and private study time. (130 hours in total)

Texts and reading

See Class Summary and Wattle site.

Course essentials

Academic year: 2026
Course subject: EMET
Subject name: Econometrics
Academic career: UGRD
School: Research School of Economics
College: ANU College of Business and Economics
Convener: Not listed
Delivery: In Person
Unit value: 6 units
EFTSL: 0.125
Last source update: Not listed

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Fees

Domestic fee paying students: Domestic · 2026 · Course basis; $5,520
International fee paying students: International · 2026 · Course basis; $7,020
Student Contribution Band Code 34: Commonwealth supported · 2026; ANU contribution-band code 34

Areas and attributes

Areas of interest

EconometricsEconomics