EC331: Research in Applied Economics

Gianna Boero
Module Leader
Samuel Obeng
Module Lecturer

30 CATS - Department of Economics

Spring Module

Autumn Module

Introduction

This is a final year research project which applies the basic ideas of economics.

Principal Aims

The module provides an opportunity to deepen and consolidate previous knowledge by applying the basic ideas of economics to pursue research on a question of the student’s own choice. In answering their research question students will be expected to use a combination of economic analysis and statistical techniques. The project will often use econometric methods, but there is also an option to produce a project based on applied economic theory. Students are expected to attend lectures on research methodology, formulate an initial proposal and refine their choice into a manageable research question under the supervision of a member of academic staff who will support student research towards an independent project.

Principal Learning Outcomes

Subject knowledge and understanding: (i) understand how economists approach questions, in particular, how they construct hypotheses and use data to discriminate between alternate explanations for events or patterns.

Syllabus

The module will typically cover the following topics: research methods; guidance on choosing a topic, developing a research question, searching the literature, guide to economic data sources, overview of useful techniques for applied economic analysis.

Context

Optional Module

LM1D (LLD2) - Year 3, GL12 - Year 3, V7MM - Year 4, V7ML - Year 3, Y602 - Year 3, Y602 - Year 4, G300 - Year 4, G300 - Year 5, G1G3 - Year 3, G1G3 - Year 4, GG14 - Year 3, GG14 - Year 4, R1L4 - Year 4, R2L4 - Year 4, R3L4 - Year 4, R4L1 - Year 4, R9L1 - Year 4, L1CA - Year 3, L1CA - Year 4

Pre or Co-requisites

EC204-30 Economics 2 AND EC203-30 Applied Econometrics OR

EC204-30 Economics 2 AND EC226-30 Econometrics 1 OR

EC204-30 Economics 2 AND EC220-12/15 Mathematical Economics 1A AND EC221-12/15 Mathematical Economics 1B OR

EC201-30 Macroeconomics 2 AND EC202-30 Microeconomics 2 AND EC220-15 Mathematical Economics 1A AND

EC221-15 Mathematical Economics 1B OR

EC201-30 Macroeconomics 2 AND EC202-30 Microeconomics 2 AND EC226-30 Econometrics 1

Summary:

Modules: (EC204-30 and EC203-30) and (EC204-30 and EC220-15 and EC221-15) and (EC204-30 and EC226-30) and (EC201-30 and EC202-30 and EC226-30) and (EC201-30 and EC202-30 and EC220-15 and EC221-15)

Restrictions

May not be combined with modules EC346-15

Assessment

Assessment Method: Coursework (100%)
Coursework Details: Assignment 1 Project Proposal (Literature Review and Project Outline) (10%) , Assignment 2 Presentation (work in progress) (10%) , Assignment 3 Final Project (80%)
Exam Timing: N/A

Exam Rubric

N/A

Previous exam papers can be found in the University’s past papers archive. Please note that previous exam papers may not have operated under the same exam rubric or assessment weightings as those for the current academic year. The content of past papers may also be different.