Description
Simple and multiple regression, elementary time-series analysis, introduction to econometric modelling.
Learning Outcomes
This course teaches basic skills in econometrics, which is the statistical analysis of economic data. Over the course of the semester, you will learn how to (i) develop a regression model, (ii) estimate it, and (iii) interpret it. General topics that we will cover include OLS regression, prediction, dummy variables, model specification, model selection, robust standard errors, time series forecasting, endogeneity, and qualitative choice models (logit and probit). You will gain much hands-on experience estimating statistical models using the software package EViews.
Course Coordinator
Bob Reed
Lecturer
Robin Harrison
Assessment
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Weekly Assignments
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10%
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Third Term EViews Test
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25%
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Fourth Term EViews Test
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30%
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Final Exam
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35%
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Examination and Formal Tests
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Exam
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Friday
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26 Oct 2012
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9:30am-11:30am
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Textbooks
Required Texts
Halcoussis, Dennis;
Understanding econometrics;
Thomson/South-Western, 2005.
Notes
You will need to hire an "electronic clicker". These may be obtained from the Copy Centre (located in Fine Arts, Building 2). The initial outlay for the clickers is $50, but all $50 will be refunded to you at the end of the semester when you return your clicker. Note: You will need to buy two AAA batteries for your clicker straightaway.
For further information see
Department of Economics and Finance.
All ECON213 Occurrences
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ECON213-12S2 (C)
Semester Two 2012
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