- Docente: Alice Guerra
- Credits: 4
- SSD: SECS-P/02
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Rimini
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Corso:
First cycle degree programme (L) in
Economics of Tourism (cod. 8847)
Also valid for First cycle degree programme (L) in Economics of Tourism (cod. 8847)
Learning outcomes
In this course, students are introduced to econometric theory and learn basic econometric tools useful for specific cases and problems related to tourism markets. At the end of the course, the student is able to apply the basic econometric methods to conduct empirical analysis in the field of tourism economics with the use of appropriate econometric software.
Course contents
The Nature of Econometrics and Economic Data (slides + Chapter 1 Wooldridge)
The simple regression model (slides + Part 1 Wooldridge)
Multiple Regression Analysis (slides + Part 1 Wooldridge)
[Introduction to LPM, Logit, Probit (slides + Chapter 17 Wooldridge)]
Collection of tourist data and the use of STATA (slides + Stata exercises on Insegnamenti Online)
Examples of empirical methods in the field of tourism economics (Stata exercises on Insegnamenti Online)
Readings/Bibliography
Mandatory: Slides and other teaching materials made available on a weekly basis.
MAIN TEXTBOOK
Jeff M. Wooldridge: Introductory Econometrics. A Modern Approach, 6th Edition, South-Western, 2018
OTHER SUGGESTED TEXTBOOKS
Studenmund, AH. (2017). Using Econometrics: A Practical Guide, Global Edition. Pearson.
Angrist, J. D. & Pischke, J-S. (2014): Mastering ‘Metrics: The Path from Cause to Effect. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.
SUGGESTED READINGS
Academic articles for suggested readings available on Insegnamenti online (IOL).
Teaching methods
The course consists of a combination of theory and practical applications using the software STATA, as well as critical discussions of selected empirical research on tourism economics.
Assessment methods
Examination form: Home assignment - written product
Individual or group exam: Individual exam
Size of written product: Max. 10 pages (including figures and tables)
Assignment type: Written assignment
Duration: three days
Students must enroll in Almaesami.
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The exam consists of both theoretical questions and empirical/practical questions whose answers should be computed using the software STATA.
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A positive final mark can only be refused once. Refusal of the grade has to be communicated via email within one day from the grade communication.
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The text of the exam will be posted on IOL (Insegnamenti OnLine), in Section "Exam".
Students will have to submit their written product within the deadline via email to alice.guerra3@unibo.it.
Witten products received after the deadline will not be graded.
The written product has to be submitted in PDF format. Students are required to submit their Stata do-file as an appendix (does not count towards the 10 pages).
Teaching tools
Course website, with lectures' slides and suggested readings.
Software STATA, bibliographic sources, and databases available at the Computer Lab.
Office hours
See the website of Alice Guerra