EMET8013 Econometric Methods
| Offered By | School of Economics |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Econometrics |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course provides an introduction to econometric methods and its applications. Its theoretical framework is based on standard linear regression theory, but the course emphasises economic applications and hands on data analysis using modern computer software. Topics studied will include the properties of least squares estimators, hypothesis testing, prediction, the choice of appropriate functional form, the use of dummy variables, and "problems" such as heteroskedasticity and serial correlation. Microeconomic and macroeconomic applications will be used to illustrate the empirical relevance of each topic. |
| Learning Outcomes | On the successful completion of this course students should have gained a practical understanding of introductory econometrics. |
| Indicative Assessment |
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| Workload |
10 hours per week. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Econometrics |
| Eligibility |
At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree with introductory level courses in Economics, Statistics and Econometrics. |
| Prescribed Texts |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=EMET8013 |
| Preliminary Reading | See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=EMET8013 |
| Indicative Reading List | See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=EMET8013 |
| Programs | Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics, Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy, and Master of Commerce |
| Other Information | For further information please see: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=EMET8013 |
| Academic Contact | See: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=EMET8013 |
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