Spring School 2016 [06.06.16]
The Spring School in Quantitative Methods 2016 was hosted by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Hohenheim. Professor Hoderlein (Boston College, USA) started with a recap of the fundamental concepts of nonparametrics from a kernel perspective, density estimation and mean regression estimation.
Spring School 2016 | Fakultät WISO
The course proceeded with an application of these methods to binary choice models and finally ended with an overview on nonparametric modelling of unobserved heterogeneity. While the morning classes covered the econometric theory, the students could directly apply the learned methods in the R-practicals in the afternoon.
In addition, two doctoral students had the opportunity to present and discuss their current research at the end of each day. Lunch time at the Denkbar and coffee breaks further encouraged informal discussions among the young scholars.
In 2016 the Spring School was sponsored by the Hohenheim Management School.
