PRACTICUM FOR APPLIED ECONOMISTS

AAE 737

Prepares students for their own empirical work by examining contemporary econometric techniques as they are used in development, environment and natural resources, and agricultural economics. Guides students through a selection of applied models using past and current research as examples. By hearing lectures and working through papers, problem sets, replication exercises, and/or research projects, students will develop a deeper understanding of the many facets of empirical research in economics.

AAE 701

Application of data science methods to economic analyses. Integration of data acquisition, cleaning, analysis, and interpretation in managerial contexts. Emphasis on applications in the agri-food supply chain.

ECON 706

Focus on using econometric methods to address empirical questions, conduct empirical research, and write empirical papers in economics.

ECON 400

An introduction to applied econometrics - the statistical methods economists use to evaluate empirical relationships and test economic theory. Emphasis on application of econometrics to real world data using modern statistical software and developing skills needed to understand empirical work in economics.

AAE/ECON 526

Use of quantitative methods (mathematics, statistics, and optimization) to analyze problems faced by decision makers in natural resources and agriculture. Extensive homework requiring use of quantitative methods via spreadsheet tools to solve problems from an applied decision context.