Econometrics unit (BEA472)

Introduction

This unit provides a comprehensive introduction to the modern econometric theory used in the applied research on macroeconomics and finance. The field of econometrics is broad, and this unit represents an integration of theory, methods and examples. The objectives of this unit are to provide students with a background to enable them to understand applied econometric literature, and to provide students with experience of working with real data.

Summary

Unit name	Econometrics
Unit code	BEA472
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline	Economics
Coordinator	Associate Professor Jing Tian
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Identify the theory behind applied econometrics.
• Apply modern econometric theory to conduct research or study in the area of applied econometrics.
• Critically read and analyse academic papers in applied econometrics.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

BEA242

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Introductory tutorial (Wk 1); Workshop (Wks 1-13)
Assessment	Assignment 1 (25%)|Assignment 2 (25%)|Test (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	There is no prescribed text for this unit. Lecture notes and workshop questions will be available before class. We use Eviews for this unit.
Recommended	Whilst there in no prescribed text for this unit, the following books will be useful for understanding the concepts covered: Enders, W. (2004), Applied Economic Time Series, New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Wooldridge, J. M. (2009). Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach. Thomson SouthWestern. Greene, W. H. (2008). Econometric Analysis. Pearson Education, Inc.

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