1. Handling spatial data in R: vector data (and raster data, if time permits)
2. Handling geometry operations and coordinate reference systems
3. Making maps, a.k.a. the ancient art of cartography
4. Engaging in areal data analysis and modelling spatial relationships
5. Spatial descriptive summary measures and point pattern analysis
6. Engaging in geostatistical analysis
Students will be able to explain the unique characteristics of healthcare markets and apply economic concepts to analyze healthcare systems and policies. Students will gain skills in interpreting health economic research and data and applying economic theories to real-world healthcare issues through the industry partner project. Students will also develop the ability to formulate and present evidence based policy recommendations for complex healthcare challenges.
This course aims to help students:
- Justify and elucidate the core concepts behind establishing an inclusive green economy in contrast to conventional business practices.
- Recognize the essential conditions for transitioning national economies to greener models and outline the primary opportunities and challenges in crucial sectors.
- Elaborate on the significance, value, and structure of Green Economy indicator frameworks and their correlation with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Additionally, analyze the process of prioritizing and selecting indicators and their integration into a national Green Economy monitoring framework.
- Justify the need for greater utilization of green fiscal policy and outline the various fiscal instruments that can be used to promote positive economic, social, and environmental outcomes. Emphasize the main opportunities and challenges in the energy, transport, and waste management sectors.
- Comprehend the potential impact and fundamental principles of sustainable finance, and underscore the relevance of sustainability considerations for key actors in the financial system. Describe different sustainable finance products, such as bonds and loans, that could offer the necessary capital to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Comprehend the evolution of legal and governance frameworks supporting the trade and green economy interface. Identify perceived challenges and potential opportunities related to trade in the transition to a green economy and highlight sectoral case studies of green trade in action.
1. Define, collect, organize, and visualize data.
2. Understand basic probability concepts (such as joint probability, marginal probability, and conditional probability).
3. Understand various probability distributions (including discrete and continuous distributions).
4.Construct and interpret point and interval estimates.
5.Conduct one-sample and two-sample hypothesis tests.
6.Conduct simple linear regression analysis.
1. To understand the factors that lead to persistence of poverty and underdevelopment in the empirical context of Asia.
2. Learning how to examine the evidence on policy relevant interventions.
This will involve looking at tables with statistical output. By the end of the course you should be more comfortable making inferences based on statistical output that is presented to you.
3. To develop and sharpen your analytical and presentation skills by participating in class discussions and group debates.
4. To acquire an appreciation of the issues involved in designing and evaluating developmental policies.
This course enables students to learn from and interact with the partners on real-world issues, problems,
and policies related to the family and the society at large, especially for the case of Singapore. Starting
with some economic theories, students will explore quickly other disciplines such as sociology, social
work, psychology, law, and politics, and hence inter-disciplinary in nature. The topics to be covered are
experiential and evolving, according to the current issues or challenges faced by the partners. In essence,
students learn not just theories, but also have an opportunity to contribute to actual research and practices
of the partners.
SOME SPECIFIC COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)
CLO1: Analyze issues related to family and the society using economic models
CLO2: Interact with partners and classmates on real-world issues and policies
CLO3: Practical experience in collecting and/or analyzing data, quantitative and/or qualitative, primary
and/or secondary
CLO4: Identify research gaps, formulate hypothesis, design questionnaire and in-depth interviews
CLO5: Communicate ideas and present findings and conclusions effectively
CLO6: Be resilient, creative, and overcome challenges in teamwork and demands from partners
This course aims to help students:
- Understand the key theories and strategies in Monetary Policy and Financial Markets Management, especially from the Central Bank's point of view.
- Solve real-world problems with a project partner (related to Monetary Policy or Financial Markets) and learn how to work in a project group.
- Gain insight into financial markets as well as the business environment and culture in Vietnam through mini cultural activities and Vietnam theme presentations.
- Develop potential networking, and other life skills through the study mission and by interacting with business leaders in Vietnam (through guest speaker sessions) as well as local students.