In this seminar, we will deal with empirical research from two angles: First, we introduce core concepts from philosophy of science that are relevant for empirical research, e.g., critical realism and causality. Second, we practice conducting empirical research by critically reading and replicating existing research.
A component of the seminar is an ungraded presentation.
Required: A good understanding of econometrics (OLS and causal inference). Bachelor students are required to have taken the course "Introduction to Econometrics".
Max. 20 participants.
Application: Please send a mail to Dr. Felix Kersting (f.kersting@ hu-berlin.de) until 30 September 2024 indicating also the program you study. If there are more applicants than spots, we will draw a lottery in advance and let you know about the result 5 Ocotber, 2024.
Chalmers, A.F. (2013). What is this thing called science? Hackett Publishing.
Cunningham, S. (2021). Causal inference. The mixtape. Yale University Press.
StO/PO BA BWL und VWL 2016: 6 LP, Modul: "Themen der europäischen Wirtschaftsgeschichte"
StO/PO MA 2016: 6 LP, Modul: "Selected Topics in Economics"
Term paper
Die Veranstaltung wurde 10 mal im Vorlesungsverzeichnis WiSe 2024/25 gefunden:
