Syllabus

Title
2198 Research & Policy Seminar: Spatial Economics
Instructors
Dr. Mathias Moser
Contact details
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/19/22 to 09/25/22
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Friday 10/21/22 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.133
Friday 11/18/22 02:30 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.133
Friday 12/09/22 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.133
Friday 01/13/23 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.133
Friday 01/20/23 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.133
Friday 01/27/23 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.133
Friday 02/03/23 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM D4.0.133
Contents
  • Deep knowledge of the spatial R ecosystem
  • Current issues in spatial economics
  • Model selection, advanced spatial modeling
  • Individual research project in the form of a research article
  • Usage of RStudio Professional IDE with remote pair programming support
  • Interactive R Tutorials supported by RStudio Connect
Learning outcomes

Students are able to independently carry out basic research in spatial economics and write a scientific report.

Attendance requirements

Regular attendance (80%)

Teaching/learning method(s)
  • Interactive coding and inputs
  • Critical discussion of papers and methods
  • Guided research project
Assessment
  • Class project/paper (75%)
  • Presentation (15%)
  • Active participation, give Feedback in Teams channel (10%)
Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists
  • Registration for Field Course "Spatial Economics" in the same semester
  • Waiting list registration only via LPIS system
Readings

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Recommended previous knowledge and skills
  • Parallel course: "Field Course: Spatial Economics"
  • General interest in spatial economic research
Availability of lecturer(s)
Last edited: 2022-07-12



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