ECON264

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ECON264

Econometrics ECON264 FA

Not Currently Offered

Econometrics is the study of statistical techniques for analyzing economic data. The course reviews regression procedures; it covers simultaneous equation models and problems created by heteroscedasticity, multicollinearity and serial correlation. Students work on individual research projects and learn to use econometric software packages on personal computers.

MAJOR READINGS

Pindyck Rubinfield, ECONOMETRIC MODELS AND
ECONOMIC FORECASTS, latest edition
P. Kennedy, A GUIDE TO ECONOMETRICS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Problem sets, one empirical project, one mid-term exam, and a final examination scheduled by the Registrar. Major paper applying econometric techniques to an economic problem of interest to the student.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students will use computing programs on the PC's and/or Vax system. Please note that if you do not match one of the prerequisite listings EXACTLY, then you need a prerequisite override. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: ECON270 and MATH221 or MATH231 and MATH221 or ECON270 and MATH223 or MATH231 and MATH223

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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