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ECN6540   Econometric Methods   (15 credits)

 
Year Running: 2016/2017
Credit level: F7
Pre-requisites for   ECN407   ECN603   (when the module is running)

Description

This module will develop your core econometrics skills. The first half of the module provides a grounding in key econometric techniques covering elements such as the classical linear regression model, hypothesis testing and problems of non-spherical disturbances. More advanced topics are then introduced in the second half of the module. Specifically you will focus upon topics in microeconometrics: including modelling discrete binary variables; censoring and sample selection, and then topics in macroeconometrics including: economic forecasting; stationarity; and cointegration. You will also develop a knowledge of using econometric software Stata.

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 125.0
Lecture 20.0
Seminar 5.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 50 % S1
Exam 2.0 50 % S1
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.