Econometrics

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Estimated total time commitment of 120 hours per semester

Introductory Econometrics or equivalent.

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ECOM30002 Econometrics

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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.

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.

• Two hour end-of-semester examination (65%);
• 2000 word group project due in Week 9 (20%);
• Four 5-page homework tasks due in weeks 3,4,5 and 6 (10%); and
• A mid-semester test due week 7 (5%-week 7).

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;
• 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.

Students may not gain credit for both ECOM90002 Econometrics and ECOM30002 Econometrics.