This module:
The primary aims are to advance students’ understanding of economics and to train students to analyze problems using neoclassical microeconomic theory. Over the course of the semester, students will study the functioning of markets, and learn how to apply economic principles to a variety of business and public policy issues.
The aim of the course is to provide students with a basic grounding in econometric theory, together with a dose of applied work in economics and related fields such as Finance. Students will undertake regression analysis using statistical software such as E-views or Stata; interpret regression results using a variety of techniques as applied to quantitative Information (data), and appraise the adequacy of regression results and formulate appropriate diagnostic procedures.
Teachers:
Dr. Richard Kabanda; &
Dr. Jules Ngango
At the end of this course, students will be expected to have a clear understanding of research methodology and be able to write in a clear and comprehensive manner their research proposal which will be developed later on for their dissertation. They should be able to answering to questions such as the reason for selection of their topics, the choice of methodology, and how they intend to conduct their study.