Learning outcomes

A Master 60 final paper is conceived as the outcome of an original research project by which the student demonstrates a real capacity to understand economic reasoning, as taught in the Master courses, and its application to a specific subject. It is therefore a scientific work whose objective is to bring a precise economic analysis to a given problem.

Content

The dissertation requires a systematic approach that avoids the repetition of commonplaces and concentrates on the rigour of the argument, the presentation of different points of view and the justification of the theses put forward. This approach must begin with a statement of motivation: why is it important to study the chosen subject? What can be expected from such a study? The process continues either with a review of the literature or with a theoretical and/or empirical analysis of the problem studied. - A literature review. This should be as comprehensive as possible and should demonstrate the student's ability to understand scientific contributions, without necessarily having been the subject of specific teaching. - Theoretical and/or empirical analysis: the aim is to explain the theoretical foundations and methods used, and to justify the choices of modelling, analysis method or empirical application. The process ends with the development of relevant conclusions: in particular, an adequate interpretation of the results obtained and, if necessary, the drafting of solutions.

Assessment method

A dissertation receives - a mark of 12/20 when there are no major faults in the analysis, method and interpretation of the results, and the presentation is sufficiently clear and precise; - a mark of 14/20 when the student demonstrates a good command of the concepts and methods used, and a good understanding of the problem studied; the student will also have demonstrated a significant degree of autonomy during the completion of the dissertation. - If this mastery is perfect, the literature review is complete, or the application of relatively sophisticated methods is sufficiently accomplished, the dissertation may be awarded a mark of 16/20. - If, in addition, the dissertation contains a novel approach, an original theoretical development, or the application of sophisticated methods that are not normally part of the basic methods taught in the course, the dissertation may be awarded a mark of up to 18/20. - Above 17.5/20, the dissertation should normally contain sufficient original elements to allow the student to make an original scientific contribution, even if limited in scope.

Language of instruction

Français
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
Master in Economics : General Standard 0 15
Master in Economics : General Standard 1 15