In this course, students will learn the basic theories and ideas of economics through the perspective of empirical analysis using economic and corporate data.
The aim of this course is to expose students to the basic ideas of economics through applied analysis of economic and corporate data, to acquire methods for quantitative analysis, and to acquire the ability to interpret the results from an economics perspective.
This course aims to achieve:
(1) Understand basic economic theory
(2) Learn how to apply quantitative methods to economic and firms' data
(3) Understand how to comprehend results obtained from empirical study
Economic data, Firms' data, quantitative analysis, econometrics
✔ Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Students learn basic economics theory and how to apply it to data on economy and firms. They discuss proper implications drawn from the results.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Guidance and introduction to basic econometrics | Introduction to basic econometrics |
Class 2 | Basic econometrics | Understand basic econometrics |
Class 3 | Basic econometrics | Understand basic econometrics |
Class 4 | Empirical study application | Understand application of empirical study |
Class 5 | Empirical study application | Understand application of empirical study |
Class 6 | Group presentation | Conduct presentation on contents of group work |
Class 7 | Group presentation | Conduct presentation on contents of group work |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
None specified
Specified in the class.
Assessment is based on class participation and final report.
None specified