Syllabus

Title
1436 Field Course: Spatial Economics
Instructors
Nico Pintar, MSc (WU), Dr. Mathias Moser
Type
PI
Weekly hours
3
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/19/22 to 09/25/22
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Master Programs
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Friday 10/07/22 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.133
Friday 10/14/22 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.133
Friday 10/28/22 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.133
Friday 11/04/22 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.133
Friday 11/11/22 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.133
Friday 11/25/22 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.133
Friday 12/02/22 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.133
Friday 12/16/22 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.133
Friday 12/23/22 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.133
Friday 12/23/22 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.127
Friday 01/13/23 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM D4.0.136
Contents
  • (Spatial) Econometrics: OLS; ML; Lag/Error/Durbin Models
  • Exploratory Spatial Data Analysis; Geographically Weighted Regression
  • Mapping; Visualizations; Projections
  • Hands-on R exercises
  • R spatial environment & packages
  • Usage of RStudio Professional IDE with remote pair programming support
  • Interactive R Tutorials supported by RStudio Connect
Learning outcomes

Students will be able to apply to

  • collect, prepare and analyze spatial data in R
  • choose and apply spatial econometric methods
  • understand limitations, drawbacks and common issues in spatial data analysis
Attendance requirements

Regular attendance is required (80%)

Teaching/learning method(s)

Hybrid/Blended Learning Format

  1. In-class: Teacher presentation of basic concepts, discussion and review of coding sessions/assignments
  2. Remote class: Guided coding sessions using RStudio Connect
  3. Weekly assignments
Assessment
  1. Final Exam (60%)
  2. Assignment (30%)
  3. In-class discussion or student inputs (10%)
Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

First come

Readings

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Recommended previous knowledge and skills
  • Good knowledge of Econometrics I (OLS, ML)
  • Basic R training (recommended, quick overview will be given in first unit)
Availability of lecturer(s)
Last edited: 2022-10-07



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