Econometrics

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Summary

In "Econometrics" you will learn to empirically test economic theory using data and to discover cause-effect relationships between economic variables. You will specify, analyze and interpret econometric models, for example with regression models for time series and micro-level data.

Typical Questions

• How do you analyze time series data, e.g. in capital market research?
• How can cross-sectional and panel data, e.g. in relation to individual labor market behavior, be analyzed?
• What forecasting and evaluation methods are available?

Modules (Selection)

Introductory Level

• Applied Econometrics (Prof. Dr. Cygan-Rehm)
• Empirische Wirtschaftsforschung (Prof. Dr. Cygan-Rehm)
• Ökonometrie Grundlagen (Prof. Dr. Schipp)
• Ökonometrie Vertiefung (Prof. Dr. Schipp)

Advanced Level

• Advanced Topics in Applied Econometrics (Prof. Dr. Cygan-Rehm)
• Aktuelle Fragen der Ökonometrie (Prof. Dr. Schipp)
• Mikroökonometrie (Prof. Dr. Schipp)
• Topics in Policy Evaluation (Prof. Dr. Cygan-Rehm)
• Zeitreihenökonometrie (Prof. Dr. Schipp)

Career Prospects

As a graduate of "Econometrics", you can work for banks (e.g. in quantitative risk management), insurance companies, economic research institutes and in academia.