The student can interpret the results of OLS and fixed effects estimations.

The student can compile and clean a dataset.

The student can analyze a data set using an appropriate regression technique (or other statistic methods).

This concerns a transition curriculum. No contact sessions are provided. The student is only required to participate in the evaluation.

The primary goal is to provide students with a solid theoretical and practical basis for (1) the interpretation of empirical economic studies and (2) independently solving economic issues using quantitative techniques. There is a dual focus on core economic topics and quantitative techniques, in such a way that each lecture addresses a specific quantitative method, which is subsequently applied to different macro- and micro-economic topics. As such, the economic topics are a constant throughout the course. After each lecture, there will be an interactive computer session that enables students to work with datasets related to the topics discussed throughout the course. At the end of the course, the student should be able to perform empirical analyses independently and to critically evaluate economic studies.