Econ 3338 Term Paper Assignment Aim of Project Following the econometric methodology discussed in class, the term paper entails applying the econometric and empirical tools learned throughout the course to a simple, well-dened problem. Hence, the term paper enables students to apply econometric methodology to a specic topic in preparation for future writing in economics. Structure of Project Students must work individually on the term paper and have the choice of two options: 1. I will post several data sets on the course website. Choose one of these data sets to work on. 2. Find your own topic and gather your own data. Option 1 has the feature of allowing you to focus on empirical techniques and the inter- pretation of results without getting bogged down in topic selection and data collection. This focus allows you to hone empirical and data manipulation skills and works to prepare you for the more comprehensive research required in any subsequent econometrics course (or for a thesis). Option 2 is for students who already have a particular research interest they wish to pursue. This option allows you to get a head start on developing your interest, while taking advantage of the resources available to you throughout the course. For students who choose this option, I will award two extra points to their nal grade. Requirements A nished product will be comprised of a concise abstract; at least two tables: (1) descriptive statistics, and (2) regression results; and no more than 5 pages (1.5-spaced) of correspond- ing text outlining and interpreting the empirical results. The paper should be organized as follows: Page 1: Title page Including course and student information (Name, B number), your project title and a concise abstract (less than 150 words). Page 2-6: Text Formal academic composition with a 5 page limit, 12 point font, and 1.5 line spacing. The text should NOT include tables or gures. Suggested Sections: { Section 1: Introduction (0.5 page to 1 page). What...
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