In this course students engage in detailed examination of a series of case studies in applied economics research and prepare an original research paper based on a case study of their choice. Typically, the case studies discussed in group meeting will be drawn from debates in applied economics. By deconstructing the source of debate, students will develop the skills to critically assess research in applied economics. In particular, students will gain experience in understanding how differences in research methodology, modelling assumptions, statistical technique, and data can drive research findings. A significant part of the course will be devoted to students developing an original research paper, under the supervision of an academic economist.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have:
1) Critically analysed a series of case studies in applied economics.
2) Learned the strengths and weaknesses of various research methodologies in applied economics.
3) Conducted original research and analysis on a case study.
4) Written a well-structured paper on the case study, in the style suitable for an academic journal.
5) Developed practical research skills in applied economics.
Indicative Assessment
30% Exam, 10% Presentations, 60% Research Project
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Workload
Approximately 8-10 hours per week.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the International and Development Economics Program to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
No text. A reader of journal articles will be available.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $3762 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $4566 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2512 | 16 Feb 2015 | 06 Mar 2015 | 31 Mar 2015 | 29 May 2015 | In Person | N/A |