Bayesian Econometrics

Subject 316-407 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Two 1.5-hour lectures per week (Semester 2)
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: 316-470 Econometric Techniques or equivalent.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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Coordinator

Dr L Jacobi
Subject Overview:

Basic tools and characteristics of Bayesian inference and the application of Bayesian inference to a number of econometric models are considered. The tools and characteristics will include joint, conditional and marginal probability distributions, prior, posterior and predictive distributions, Bayes theorem, representing uncertain information, and the estimation of moments and other integrals via Markov chain Monte Carlo techniques. The econometric models will include the traditional regression model, the seemingly unrelated regressions model, probit and tobit models and some time-series models.

Assessment: A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (60%) and class assignments up to 4000 words in total (40%).
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts:

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Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
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Generic Skills:

  • High level of development: evaluation of data and other information; synthesis of data and other information; critical thinking; interpretation and analysis; use of computer software; statistical reasoning; problem solving; collaborative learning; written communication; oral communication.

  • Moderate level of development: receptiveness to alternative ideas; application of theory to practice.

  • Some level of development: accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
Notes:

Students may not gain credit for both 316-407 Bayesian Econometrics and 316-672 Bayesian Econometrics.

Related Course(s): Postgraduate Diploma In Economics

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