Econometrie en Operationele Research

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Study econometrics and operations research in Groningen to learn how to use mathematical modelling to find solutions to real-life problems in our society.
What is the most cost-efficient location for placing windmills in the Netherlands? How can mathematics and statistics help us understand the relationship between climate change and economic factors, such as food prices, energy costs, or job opportunities? If you enjoy solving problems like this, this programme could be right for you. The BSc Econometrics and Operations Research (EOR) at the University of Groningen teaches you all about mathematical modelling. In many of the course units you practice modelling based on real-life cases and data. These data includes topics related to climate change, environmental matters, welfare, and well-being. The combination of the four profiles: econometrics, operations research, actuarial science, and mathematical economics, makes this a unique programme in the Netherlands. If you like economics, mathematics, statistics, enjoy finding solutions to complex issues, and aim to make a significant contribution to relevant societal problems, then this could be the programme for you.* Econometrics is about the statistical methods needed to estimate the relation between variables. How do micro-finance loans help alleviate poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa?* Operations research focuses on optimal decis