WiSe 24/25: Applied Microeconometrics (V)
Natalia Danzer
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Aim and contents of the course
The aim of applied microeconometrics is to analyze individual behavior on the basis of micro data (cross-
section and panel data of individuals, households, and firms) and evaluate the effects of economic
policies and interventions at the micro level. Microeconometric methods account for the non-metric
measurement and censoring of dependent variables at the individual level, selectivity and incomplete
observability of endogenous variables, and the dependence of individual observations over time. The
course surveys program evaluation methods aimed at causal identification of treatment effects, panel
data models, discrete-choice and limited-dependent models. Several applications in empirical
microeconomics and the evaluation of the effects of economic policies are presented. Students learn
how to apply these methods using real-world micro data and the software package STATA.
Requirements and grading
The course is appropriate for MA students specializing in empirical microeconomics.
Knowledge of basic estimation methods, such as the linear regression model and the maximum
likelihood method is required.
Grading will be based on the final exam which may be written in English or German. Additional points
for the exam can be earned through group assignments in the tutorial.
16 Class schedule
Regular appointments