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Course Description
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Course Name
Econometrics
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Host University
University of the South Pacific
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Location
Suva, Fiji
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Area of Study
Economics
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
EC201: Intermediate Macroeconomics and EC203: Intermediate Microeconomics
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credits
3 - 4 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3 - 4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4 - 6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Economic theory tends to make qualitative statements about the relationship between economic variables. E.g. in microeconomics we learn that if the price of a good decreases, this should increase demand for that good, ceteris paribus. This theory does not provide a numerical measure of the relationship; it simply states that the relationship is negative. It is the econometrician?s job to provide the numerical or empirical content to the economic theory. Econometricians are therefore also involved with the empirical verification of economic theories. To do this they use mathematical equations to express economic theories and then use economic data to test these theories.The EC303 course has been designed to give students an understanding of the basic techniques of econometrics. Students should then develop an appreciation of its important role in economics. We will be using different econometric techniques. We will do this by relaxing the classical assumptions, introducing new estimation procedures and constructing complex econometric models. You should then be equipped with tools to enable you to carry out sophisticated applications to economics. We will cover subjects from a theoretical angle and consider relevant applications to economics along the way. To aid your understanding of the subject we will also use real economic data to do some econometric work with computer software.Learning OutcomesBy the end of the course you should have the tools to analyze many kinds of economic model and to test economic theories. You should have an understanding of the theory behind the estimation methods used, be able to use computers to do econometric work, and be able to deal with a range of problematic issues that arise in the application of these methods to real economic data.Course Content- Simple Linear Regression Analysis- Multiple Linear Regression Analysis- Functional Forms of Regression Models and Interpretation of Coefficients- Dummy Variables- Heteroskedasticity- Autocorrelation- Parameter Stability- Time-series Econometrics: Dynamic Econometric Models- Correlation between Error and Regressors- Model Selection and Specification Errors- Time-series Econometrics: Unit Root and CointegrationTextbooksGujarati, D. and Porter, D.C. (2009), Basic Econometrics, 5th Edition, McGraw-Hill.AssessmentTest 1: 5%Test 2: 10%Project Presentation: 10%Major Assignment: 10%Computer Exercise Performance: 5%Lectures and Tutorials Attendance: 10%Final Examination: 50%
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