Applied Microeconometric Modelling

Subject ECOM90003 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 2, Parkville - 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: Three hours of classes per week plus three hours of seminars during the semester
Total Time Commitment: Estimated total time commitment of 120 hours per semester
Prerequisites: 316-635 Basic Econometrics or 316-636 Econometrics
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: 316-318 Applied Microeconometric Modelling
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements for this entry.

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Coordinator

Assoc Prof Jenny Lye

Contact

Graduate School of Business and Economics Student Centre
Level 4, 198 Berkeley Street
Telephone: +61 3 8344 1670
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Subject Overview: This subject examines estimation and testing of microeconometric models based on cross-section and panel data and quantitative and limited dependent variables. Illustrative application topics normally will include labour economics, consumer demand and finance. The computer software used is EVIEWS.
Objectives: On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
  • Synthesise the best practice techniques in empirical modeling when cross-section data sets are used;
  • Critically evaluate and employ applied techniques;
  • Describe and evaluate econometric theories;
  • Complete a semi-independent research project;
  • Generate and analyse econometric output using an econometric package, such as EViews.
Assessment:
  • 2-hour end-of-semester examination (60%)
  • Project work of totalling not more than 6000 words (40%)
Prescribed Texts: You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
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
  • Accessing economic and other information
  • Summary and interpretation of information
  • Application of Windows software
  • Using and designing computer programs
  • Statistical reasoning
  • Problem solving skills
  • Written communication
Notes: Students may not gain credit for both 316-637 Applied Microeconometric Modelling and 316-318 Applied Microeconometric Modelling.
Related Course(s): Master of Commerce - Economics
Master of Commerce - Finance

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