ECON-400 Econometrics
An introduction to econometric methods that are frequently used in applied economic research. Emphasis on interpreting and critically evaluating empirical results and on establishing the statistical foundations of widely used econometric methods. Topics include the classical linear regression model, functional form, dummy explanatory variables, binary choice models, panel data models, heteroskedastic and autocorrelated disturbance terms, instrumental variables estimation and an introduction to simultaneous equation models. Three hours of class and 75 minutes of laboratory.
20
Credits
1
Prerequisite
265 or Mathematics 252 or 253 or 352.
Offered
Fall
Notes
Not open to students who have taken Econ 266.