James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

EC5214 - Case Studies in Applied Economics and Finance

Subject Description

This subject is specifically designed for students who plan to do research in the areas of applied economics and / or applied finance. Students will explore a range of current research areas in economics and finance and commonly used methodologies within those areas. As such the subject will provide students with a range of current methodologies, which they may consider using in their research.

Learning Outcomes

• critically appraise the data (information) to which researchers must have access, in order to operationalise different models (or theoretical frameworks)
• demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of the statistical and econometric problems likely involved in operationalising different models (or theoretical frameworks)
• critically evaluate and compare the ability of different models, theoretical frameworks, statistical and econometric techniques to generate information that is useful for specific policy/management problems

Subject Assessment

• Invigilated > Other exams - (60%)
• Invigilated > Presentations - (15%)
• Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (25%)

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Assumed Knowledge:  First year undergraduate economics and statistics.

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