Course Description
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Course Name
Economics Quantitatively Treated 2
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Host University
Kingston University
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Calculus, Economics, Statistics
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Previous study of mathematical economics such as EC4004 (or equivalent).
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credits
4 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Content:
This module will encourage you to understand the benefits of using a mathematical and
statistical vocabulary and reasoning to analyse economic models.Topics covered include:
? Multivariate calculus
? Optimisation.
? Constrained Optimisation
? Exponential and log functions
? Introduction to basic rules of matrix algebra. Solving systems of
linear equations.
? Integration
? Statistical Inference and properties of estimators
? Basic linear regression model
? Multiple Regression model
? Regression diagnostics:
? Model specification errorsTeaching: Workshops
Assessment:
STUDY OPTION 1:
? An in-course portfolio of assignments: includes two class tests and a data
handling exercise
? Final Exam
STUDY OPTION 2/3:
? Alternative assessmentStudy Option 1 = Whole Year
Study Option 2 = Autumn
Study Option 3 = Spring/summer
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