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[ 971MARKEMLS22 ] SE Advanced Topics in Education, Migration, and Labor Markets
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6 ECTS M2 - Master's programme 2. year Economics Martina Zweimüller 4 hpw Johannes Kepler University Linz
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Pre-requisites Expected prior knowledge: Contents from the courses in Subjects Education, Migration and Labor Markets I & II; Basic knowledge of Stata
Original study plan Master's programme Economics (Economic Policy Analysis) 2025W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
Students are familiar with the relevant theoretical and empirical literature and are able to assess the strengths and limitations of the existing empirical evidence. They can apply theoretical and empirical methods to independently examine current issues and policies in the field of education, migration and labor markets.

Course Goals

This seminar covers selected topics in the area of education, migration, and labor markets. The topics may differ between the semesters (depending on the instructor). They usually comprise a content-related and/or methodological input, as well as the application to specific aspects of the policy field "Education, Migration, and Labor Markets". The application may include replication of existing results as well as conducting original research.

Skills Knowledge
  • Ability to replicate existing studies and design and execute original research projects.
  • Proficiency in handling data, applying econometric methods, and interpreting findings.
  • Capability to assess theoretical models, empirical evidence, and policy interventions.
  • Presenting research findings effectively, both in written and oral formats, and engaging in academic discussions.
This seminar covers selected topics within the area of education, migration, and labor markets. The topics may differ between the semesters (depending on the instructor).
Criteria for evaluation attendance, active participation, presentation, research paper
Methods coaching, feedback on presentation and research paper
Language English
Study material Introductory lecture slides, selected journal articles
Changing subject? Yes
On-site course
Maximum number of participants 30
Assignment procedure Assignment according to priority