Methods of Regional Analysis with Emphasis on Spatial Econometrics
Semester: 2nd | Optional | ECTS: 7.5
Course: European Policies - Geoinformatics
Module leader: Artelaris Panagiotis
Module Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide the students with the fundamental tools, i.e. concepts, methods and techniques, to empirically investigate regional and spatial phenomena.
In order to achieve this aim, a wide range of statistical and econometric techniques are presented in order to describe, analyze and model spatial data, placing special emphasis on the field of spatial econometrics. To achieve a more thorough knowledge of these techniques, particular attention will be given to real-world applications and data.
By the end of the course students should be able to:
– Deeply understand the importance of the methods addressed for the examination of socio-economic phenomena that have spatial dimension.
– Identify the core concepts and methods of Regional Analysis and Spatial Econometrics.
– Employ the appropriate methods and techniques in spatial research problems, interpreting the results and being aware of the limitations.
Course Contents
The course contains the following topics: Introduction to Methods of Regional Analysis – Indicators of Regional Specialization/Concentration – Shift-Share and Spatial Shift-Share Analysis – Regional Multipliers – Composite Indicators – Introduction to Econometrics (e.g. Specification of a Linear Model, Cross-Section and Panel Data Analysis, Specification Tests, Variable Selection) – Introduction to Spatial Econometrics (Methods, weight matrices, Specification Tests) – Advanced Topics in Spatial Econometrics (Panel techniques, Regime analysis).
Teaching and Assessment
The teaching methods will consist of lectures that include theory and practical exercises in the computer lab. The assessment of the module will be based on an oral exam (40%), a written exam (30%) at the end of the semester, as well as two short assignments (30%).
Postgraduate Programme “Applied Geography and Spatial Planning”
Stream Α’
MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL AND HUMAN INDUCED RISKS AND DISASTERS
1st Semester | Winter
- Environmental Risks and Security | C | 7,5
- Natural Processes, Hazards, and Disasters | C | 7,5
- Vulnerability and Risk: Prevention and Preparedness | C | 7,5
- Social and economic impacts of disasters | Ε | 7,5
- Scientific Research Methods in Geography | Ε | 7,5
- Institutions and Security Policy in European Space | Ε | 7,5
2nd Semester | Spring
- Emergency Planning | C | 7,5
- Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction Planning | C | 7,5
- Coastal Zones Natural Hazards | Ε | 7,5
- Local Sustainable Development: Programmes and Social Resistance | Ε | 7,5
- Geoinformatics for Disaster Management | Ε | 7,5
- Applied Spatial Analysis | Ε | 7,5
- Governance of Environmental Risk | Ε | 7,5
3rd Semester | Winter
- Postgraduate Thesis | C | 30
Stream B’
SPATIAL POLICIES AND DEVELOPMENT IN EUROPE
1st Semester | Winter
- Scientific Research Methods in Geography | C | 7,5
- Planning and Spatial Development: Theories and Practices | C | 7,5
- Geographies of Globalization | C | 7,5
- Migration Policy and Migratory Flows | Ε | 7,5
- Institutions and Security Policy in European Space | Ε | 7,5
- Inequality and Segregation Issues in European Cities | Ε | 7,5
2nd Semester | Spring
- Urban Development and Redevelopment Policies | C | 7,5
- Regional Development and Policy | C | 7,5
- Development and Restructuring of Rural Europe | Ε | 7,5
- Local Sustainable Development: Programmes and Social Resistance | Ε | 7,5
- Applied Spatial Analysis | Ε | 7,5
- The Demographic Factor in the EU Economic and Social Policy | Ε | 7,5
- Methods of Regional Analysis with Emphasis on Spatial Econometrics | Ε | 7,5
- Transnationalism and Human Geography | Ε | 7,5
3rd Semester | Winter
- Postgraduate Thesis | C | 30
Stream C’
GEOINFORMATICS
1st Semester | Winter
- Scientific Research Methods in Geography | C | 7,5
- Applied GIS Based Geographical Analysis | C | 7,5
- Advanced Topics of Remote Sensing | C | 7,5
- Spatial Databases | C | 7,5
2nd Semester | Spring
- Research Themes in Geoinformatics | C | 7,5
- Programming for spatial data analysis | E | 7,5
- Geomodeling | E | 7,5
- Geoinformatics for Disaster Management | E | 7,5
- Applied Spatial Analysis | E | 7,5
- Methods of Regional Analysis with Emphasis on Spatial Econometrics | E | 7,5
- Advanced Topics of Applied Geoinformation for the Environment | E | 7,5
3rd Semester | Winter
- Postgraduate Thesis | C | 30
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