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467093-HS2021-0-Seminar: Solving Economic Models with Python





Root number 467093
Semester HS2021
Type of course Seminar
Allocation to subject Economics
Type of exam Seminar paper
Title Seminar: Solving Economic Models with Python
Description The aim of this seminar is to provide a first introduction to the Python programming language and how it can be used for solving (micro)economic models. No prior knowledge of Python is needed. However, the students will be required to independently learn, troubleshoot and solve problems (i.e. look for solutions online).

In this seminar, students will reproduce the main results of a selected research paper in Python. This will be done in four stages. First, students receive a brief introduction to Python and its scientific libraries. Second, in groups, students select a paper and prepare a paper sketch for their program. Third the students write the program. Fourth, the students present their results.

The seminar is based on Python Programming for Quantitative Economics by Thomas J. Sargent and John Stachurski, which is available at https://python-programming.quantecon.org.

More information is available in ILIAS.

Please register in KSL for participation and presentation.

Grading
1. Paper sketch -- 20 pts
2. Program -- 40 pts
3. Presentation -- 30 pts
4. General participation -- 10 pts

We are planning to have in-person lectures and presentations. However, this will depend on how the situation develops. Please check ILIAS for updates.

Schedule:
1. Introduction to Python | 20.09.2021, 9:15-11:00, A222 UniS
2. Python Scientific Libraries | 27.09.2021, 9:15-11:00, A222 UniS
3. Submit the paper sketch | until 25.10.2021 at 16:59
4. Submit the code of the program | until 22.11.2021 at 16:59
5. Presentations | 29.11.2021, 9:45-12:00, A222 UniS
ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course) Registrations are transmitted from CTS to ILIAS (no admission in ILIAS possible). ILIAS
Link to another web site
Lecturers Prof. Dr. Igor Letina, Department of Economics ✉
ECTS 6
Recognition as optional course possible Yes
Grading 1 to 6
 
Dates Monday 20/9/2021 09:15-11:00
Monday 27/9/2021 09:15-11:00
Monday 29/11/2021 09:45-12:00
 
Rooms Seminarraum VWI A 222, UniS
 
Students please consult the detailed view for complete information on dates, rooms and planned podcasts.