Winter Term 2026/27
Teaching
BA: Empirical Economics / Econometrics
Type Period Day/Time Room Lecturer VL
(2 SWS)12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027 Monday
14.00 - 16.003.06.H06 N.N UE 1
(2 SWS)12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027 Wednesday
12.00 - 14.003.06.H08 N.N. UE 2
(2 SWS)12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027 Thursday
10.00 - 12.003.06.H06 N.N.
The course will be complemented by the Key Skill module B.SK.VWL.210/ B.SK.MET.210 "Einführung in die computergestützte Datenanalyse" which is organized by the Chair of Empirical Social Research (Prof. Dr. Kohler). More information is available here.
Exam
- Written exam (90 min)
Creditable as
- Economics: B.BM.VWL.420, B.VM.VWL.610 (6 ECTS)
- Business Administration: BA-P-602 (6 ECTS)
- "Studiumplus": BA-SK-W-1 (6 ECTS)
Requirements
- BA: Statistics strongly recommended
Content
The aim of this course is to provide the participants with a basic understanding of empirical economics and to give them an introduction to econometrics. Building on the lecture "BA: Statistics" the participants shall be enabled to conduct empirical analysis on their own.
Topics
- Analysis of economic relationships
- Introduction to econometrics
- Estimating, testing and interpreting the simple and multiple regression model framework
- Problems and extensions of the multiple regression model
- Policy evaluation
- Introduction to STATA
Literature
- Schira, J. (2012): Statistische Methoden der VWL und BWL. Pearson Studium.
- Wooldridge, J. (2016): Wooldridge (2016): Introductory Econometrics. A Modern Approach, Cengage Learning, Ohio.
- Kohler, U., Kreuter, F. (2012): Datenanalyse mit Stata. Oldenburg Verlag.
BA: Colloquium
Type Period Day/Time Room Lecturer C 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027 N.N. N.N. Prof. M. Caliendo
Students enroll in this colloquium during their Bachelor thesis.
Creditable as
- Economics: B.FK.VWL.110, B.KO.PUW.110 (6 ECTS)
BA: Introduction to Computer-Based Data Analysis (Key Skill)
The course is provided by the Chair of Methods of Empirical Social Research (Prof. Dr. Kohler).
More information can be found on PULS and on the homepage of the Chair of Methods of Empirical Social Research of Prof. Dr. U. Kohler.
BA: Self-reflection and Planing (Key Skill)
You can find further information here.
MA: Advanced Microeconometrics
Type Period Day/Time Room Lecturer LE
(2 SWS)12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027 see Time Schedule see Time Schedule Prof. M. Caliendo A-PR
(2 SWS)12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027 see Time Schedule see Time Schedule Tim Bayer A-PR
(Stata)12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027 see Time Schedule see Time Schedule Tim Bayer
The course is held in English.
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- Time Schedule
Exam
- Written exam
- Active participation during practical sessions
- Oral presentations
Creditable as
- Economics: MA-B-300, MA-600 (9 ECTS)
Content
The aim of this lecture is to familiarize participants with microeconometric estimation techniques. The lecture will be complemented by a practical session.
Outline
- Multiple Regression
- Instrumental Variables
- Panel Data Methods
- Limited Dependent Variables
Literature
- Wooldridge, J. (2013): Introductory Econometrics. A Modern Approach. South-Western Cengage Learning.
- Cameron, C., and P. K. Trivedi (2005): Microeconometrics. Methods and Applications. Cambridge University Press, New York.
- Greene, W. H. (2012): Econometric Analysis. Pearson, Massachusetts.
- Kohler, U., Kreuter, F. (2008): Datenanalyse mit Stata. Oldenburg Verlag.
- Cameron, C., and P. K. Trivedi (2010): Microeconometrics Using Stata, Stata Press, College Station, Texas.
MA: Research Seminar
Type Period Day/Time Room Lecturer RS/C 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027 see Syllabus see Syllabus Prof. M. Caliendo
This event is held in English.
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Requirements
- MA: Microeconometrics
- MA: Policy Evaluation
Credits for
- MA-E-210 / MA-E-230 / MA-M-320 / MA-M-410 / MA-W-210 / MA-W-220 (6 ECTS)
Examination
The final grade will be awarded based on the performance in the 2 referee reports (25%), in 1-2 presentations/discussions (25%), and the research proposal (50%).
Content
Title: "DIY: Research Idea Development Seminar"
This do-it-yourself (DIY) research seminar has two learning goals: In the first part, you will learn some essential skills for research in Economics, such as refereeing and discussing a paper, how to come up with own research ideas and how to write a research outline. We will provide you with an introduction into these skills. For two sessions a list of required readings is provided, you have to write a referee report on one of the papers and for each paper there will be one presentation and one discussion given by the students.
The second part of the course is for you to develop and work on your own research idea. At the end of the semester, you have to submit a research proposal. All ideas in the field of Labor Economics, Policy Evaluation, Population Economics, Political Economy, or related areas are welcome. We will support you with the development of ideas and also in case you want to request access to survey data (e.g. SOEP, BIBB BAuA) or admin data (e.g. IAB FDZ data). You are not expected to implement the idea in this course (no data work is required).
MA: Research Colloquium
Type Period Day/Time Room Lecturer C 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027 Wednesday
10.00 - 12.003.06.S12 Prof. M. Caliendo
Students enroll in this colloquium during their Master thesis.
The event is held in English.
Creditable as
- Economics: MA-F-100, MA-FK-600 (3 ECTS)