Econometrics

Subject 316-636 (2009)

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Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Three hours of classes per week plus three hours of seminars during the semester (Semester 1).
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Introductory Econometrics or equivalent.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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Subject Overview: Extensions of the multiple regression model are examined. Topics include non-linear least squares, maximum likelihood estimation and related testing procedures, generalised least squares, heteroskedasticity, autocorrelation and models with stochastic regressors. Limited dependent variable models and issues involving time-series data are introduced. Theoretical concepts are illustrated by applied examples. The computer software used is EVIEWS.
Objectives: On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
  • Explain the concept of maximum likelihood estimation;
  • Use the EViews software program to find maximum likelihood estimates for nonlinear models, heteroskedastic and auto-correlated error models, seemingly unrelated regressions, binary choice and limited dependent variable models;
  • Interpret EViews output and place that interpretation in an economic context relevant to the model being estimated;
  • Explain the difference between the Wald, likelihood ratio and Lagrange multiplier testing procedures;
  • Use EViews output to perform tests for a variety of hypotheses;
  • Explain the concepts of endogeneity, instrumental variable and method of moments estimation and simultaneous equations models;
  • Use EViews to estimate simultaneous equation models and interpret the output;
  • Explain the time series concepts of stationarity, spurious regression, unit root tests and cointegration;
  • Describe each of the models studied in the subject, the characteristics of these models and the data for which they are suited;
  • Derive basic results related to each of the models.
Assessment: A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (65%) class assignments up to 3200 words in total (32%) and tutorial attendance and participation (3%).
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

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

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;
  • Strategic thinking;
  • Critical thinking;
  • Application of theory to economic policy and business decision making;
  • Summary and interpretation of information;
  • Using computer programs;
  • Statistical reasoning;
  • Problem solving skills;
  • Collaborative learning and teamwork;
  • Written communication.
Notes: Students may not gain credit for both 316-636 Econometrics and 316-317 Econometrics.
Related Course(s): Master of Commerce - Economics

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