Empirical Project

Students will work individually or in groups of two or three to complete an empirical project on a topic of their choice (that is related to the course). Empirical projects should fall into one of the broad categories of empirical micro papers discussed on Methods Monday 2.

Group Composition and Topic Statement

Due Monday September 30.

Students wishing to work together should form groups as soon
as possible. The maximum group size is three. Each group will need to submit a brief statement (a few sentences long) indicating the topic or topics they are interested in.

Research Group Meetings

Week of October 14.

Each group will meet with Professor Jakiela during the week of October 14 to discuss their topic. Prior to these meetings, each group should review the feedback they have received on their Topic Statements. Students should arrive at the meeting prepared to outline their proposed paper topic.

Annotated Bibliography

Due Friday November 8.

A review of 6-8 sources, at least four of which are from peer-reviewed economics journals. Professor Jakiela will suggest at least three papers, two of which must be included in the annotated bibliography. The papers should inform the proposed research design.

Research Proposal

Due Monday November 25.

A detailed outline for the proposed empirical project including a draft introduction, a draft literature review, a summary statistics table, and a detailed outline of the set of tables and figures that will be included in the analysis.

Slides for In-Class Presentation

Due Tuesday December 3.

Final Written Project

Due Saturday December 14 by 5:00 PM.

Summary: Deadlines and Important Dates

Date	Activity
9/30	Group Composition and Topic Statement due
10/14	Research Group Meetings
11/8	Annotated Bibliography due
11/25	Research Proposal due
12/2	Last Minute Presentation Meetings (NO CLASS)
12/3	Group Presentation slides due
12/4	Group Presentations (in class)
12/6	Group Presentations (in class)
12/14	Empirical Projects due