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Courses offered in English Language

Course name   Computational Economics I
Lecturer, Professorship   Prof. Dr. Torsten Heinrich,
Anja Janischewski M. Sc.,
Chair of Microeconomics
Term   Winter
Course level   Undergraduate (Bachelor) and
Graduate (Master)
CP (ECTS)   5
Course description   Computational methods are of crucial importance for applications in economics and beyond. This ranges from economic modelling to applied economics to econometrics to finance and data science. This seminar intends to give a broad overview over the techniques, methods, and applications. It includes programming with the general purpose programming language (Python) and demonstrates how computational methods are implemented. It allows students to gain experience with the simple applications of computational methods in general and with the programming language primarily used in the course (Python) in particular. While the economic application of sophisticated methods like machine learning, agent-based modelling, and micro-econometrics, and natural language processing is beyond the scope of this course, it will give students a basic understanding and a good starting point for further studies in these fields.
Further information on the course  

The course has lecture and excercise classes. It is necassary to visit both!
Examination:
There will be no examination. Grades will be based on homework assignments which have to be completed during the term.
You can find informations about the schedule here and further information on the course at the chairs website.

Sign-up procedure   You will find more information as well as the link for the registration on OPAL.