This unit introduces some basic econometric techniques employed by economists in the analysis of economic relationships. These techniques are also used extensively in marketing and finance. In addition to its role as a basis for programs of study in economics, marketing and finance, the unit is the foundation econometric unit for students who wish to undertake a program of study in applied econometrics. Topics covered will usually include: estimation and hypothesis testing; simple and multiple regression; prediction; the interpretation and evaluation of regression models, including an elementary discussion of nonlinear modelling, heteroscedasticity, auto-correlation, multicollinearity and... -- Course Website
Instructor: Associate Professor Roselyne Joyeux, Dr Daehoon Nahm
Prerequisites: (STAT122 or STAT170 or STAT171 or PSY122) and (ECON110 or ECON111 or BBA103)
