Convenor name: Anuja Bajaj
Convenor email: ab185@soas.ac.uk
Office room: 283, Main Building
Office hours: Tuesdays 11 am - 1 pm
Appointment booking link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/36af513813074c188dcea82600705730@soas.ac.uk/meetingtype/C1N3A4364EqpMn8GCUZSpQ2?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=mLinkFromTile
Module dates: Semester 2
Intended learning outcomes:
- To deepen and broaden students’ knowledge and understanding of the material needed for empirical econometrics analysis of micro and macro data
- To cover the theory and practice of modern econometrics at a level appropriate for an economics graduate, emphasising application
- To teach the students the habits of thought, knowledge and understanding to be able to carry out good quality applied econometric research with confidence
- To develop the critical insight to appraise econometric results obtained by other researchers
- To provide students with the ability to use R in an advanced manner
- To deepen their other transferable skills such as written and verbal communication, teamwork, numeracy, computer literacy, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 20%
Assessment 1: Due date: 6 March 2026
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval
Assessment 2: Name: Presentation (PS1)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 10%
Assessment 2: Due date: 24 April 2026
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval
Assessment 3: Name: Assignment 2 (AS2)
Assessment 3: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 3: Due date: 8 May 2026
Assessment 3: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Yurie Watanabe
Librarian email: yw25@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus
