Advanced Econometric Techniques 2

This subject is not offered in 2014.

ECOM90005 Advanced Econometric Techniques

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The aim of this subject is to take the skills developed in ECOM90005 Advanced Econometric Techniques and use them to explore the main techniques for analysing a variety of econometric problems.

On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:

• Critically evaluate current econometric research published in the top ranking international economic and econometric journals;
• Replicate results from existing econometric research;
• Identify the key arguments and strategies underlying current and existing econometric research.

• Eight 500-word assignments comprising computer exercises and problem sets due weekly (2.5% each)
• One 2-hour end of semester examination (80%)

You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:

• Evaluation of ideas, views and evidence
• Synthesis of ideas, views and evidence
• Critical thinking
• Application of software to write computer programs to perform econometric tasks
• Statistical reasoning
• Problem solving skills
• Written communication