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Root number
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542 |
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Semester
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HS2025 |
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Type of course
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Lecture |
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Allocation to subject
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Economics |
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Type of exam
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not defined |
| Title |
Doing Economics with the Computer |
| Description |
*** IMPORTANT ***
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Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Anastasia Burya
Dr. Lucas Kyriacou
Language
All lectures are taught in English. All handouts and readings are in English.
Economists rely extensively on models in order to gain understanding of how the world works, to offer policy advice and to forecast the future. Most models can only be solved numerically on a computer. This course aims to introduce students to the powerful programming language Python, which is commonly used to solve problems in economics (and elsewhere). This knowledge is applied to various subjects such as data analysis and financial economics (bank loans, investment portfolios). The course material consists of class notes as well as free guides and reference books. Podcasts will be provided.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites other than having completed the first year of studies.
Location
The course is held in the computer pool of the Economics Department (PC Pool A322, UniS, 3rd floor) on Fridays from 14.15-17.00h.
Exam and Exam dates
The exam is open book (but without internet access).
To be admitted to the exam, students are required to hand in and pass the assigned two homeworks.
As the number of seats in the classroom is limited (28), seats for the exam are granted on a first come first serve policy via registration for the exam on KSL. Registration is open from 15.08.-10.09.2025
1st exam: Friday, 19.12.2025, 14.00 – 17.00 h, A322, UniS
2nd exam: Friday, 13.02.2026, 14.00 – 17.00h, A322, UniS |
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ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course)
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Registrations are transmitted from CTS to ILIAS (no admission in ILIAS possible).
ILIAS
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Link to another web site
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| Lecturers |
Prof. Dr.
Anastasia Burya, Teaching Staff, Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences ✉
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Dr.
Lucas Christopher Andreas Kyriacou, Teaching Staff, Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences ✉
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ECTS
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6 |
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Recognition as optional course possible
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Yes |
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Grading
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1 to 6 |
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| Dates |
Friday 14:15-17:00 Weekly
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Friday 13/2/2026 14:15-17:00
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Rooms
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| External rooms |
A322, PC Pool, UniS
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| Students please consult the detailed view for complete information on dates, rooms and planned podcasts. |
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