Special Topics in Adv. Econometrics 2

This subject is not offered in 2016.

ECOM40006 Econometric Techniques or equivalent and approval of Department of Economics Graduate Programs Director.

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Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Special topics may be offered from time to time which reflect the interests of permanent and/or visiting members of staff. The purpose of this subject is to develop the research ability of students through intensive discussion of set readings.

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

• Describe econometric modelling and testing, and current frontier developments in knowledge in a major subject area in econometrics;
• Assess relevant applications of the econometric techniques;
• Apply the econometric techniques to test theories or develop knowledge on relevant issues and problems in economics;
• Critically evaluate the significance and research methodologies of contributions to the subject area.

• One 2-hour paper in the final examination period (50%)
• Three assignments due at regular intervals throughout the semester (50%)

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 theory to economic policy and business decision-making;
• Summarise and interpretation of information;
• Using and designing computer programs;
• Statistical reasoning;
• Problem solving skills;
• Written communication.