Programme Evaluation for Users (ECON0070)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Teaching department: Economics
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: The MSc-level module ECON0064: Econometrics is the firm pre-requisite. Suitable for MSc Economics students and MSc Data Science & Public Policy (Economics route) students who are taking ECON0064.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module is about the analysis of data within economics, and the interpretation of empirical results. More specifically the module aims:

- To provide a practical introduction to commonly used econometric techniques

- To understand the difference between an association and a causal effect

- To critically understand the analytical methods, such as matching, instrumental variables, and regression discontinuity designs

- To impart the ability to understand and interpret results statistically and economically

- To apply core economic theory to applied and policy-relevant topics

- To relate differences in economic policy recommendations to differences in the theoretical and empirical features of the economic analysis, which underlies such recommendations.听

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Exam
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 42
Module leader: Dr Liyang Sun
Who to contact for more information: economics.msc.admissions@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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