EMET8005 Economic Models and Introductory Econometrics
| Offered By | School of Economics |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Econometrics |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2010 and First Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This is a unit in basic econometric theory, emphasising the problems involved in the empirical measurement of economic relationships and the techniques used to solve these problems. While the application of econometric techniques is of prime importance, the results are not just presented but derived using a mixture of rigour and intuition so as to leave as few loose ends as possible. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The main objective of this course is to provide students with an introduction to econometric methods needed for graduate level empirical analysis in economics and related disciplines. At the end of this course, students will be able to conduct a basic empirical analysis of cross sectional data (observations on characteristics of several economic units, such as firms or households, at a single point in time) or time series data (observations on characteristics of one economic unit over time). The course will provide sufficient background for taking EMET8001 Applied Micro-Econometrics or EMET8010 Applied Macro and Financial Econometrics or EMET8002 Case Studies in Applied Econometrics in the second semester. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Assignments 20% Mid-semester examination 15% Final examination 65% |
| Workload | 12 hours per week |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| 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 Outline: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=EMET8005
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| Preliminary Reading |
See Course Outline: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=EMET8005
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| Indicative Reading List |
Assessment will be based on assignments, mid-term examination or quizzes, and a final examination. For more information about the weight of each component, refer to the course outline. |
| Programs | Graduate Diploma in Economics, Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics, Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy, Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics, Graduate Certificate in Business Statistics, Master of Economics, Master of Applied Economics, Master of Economic Policy, Master of International Trade and Economic Relations, Master of Health Economics, and Master of Commerce |
| Other Information |
For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=EMET8005 |
| Academic Contact | See http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=EMET8005 |
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