ECON 573 Econometrics

This course provides an introduction to basic econometric methods. Econometric analysis consists in the use of statistical methods for estimating and testing economic relationships. The first part of the course reviews basic mathematical tools and fundamentals of probability, mathematical statistics, and basic concepts of matrix algebra. The core of the course is focused on the linear regression model and the violation of its assumptions. A preview of more advanced topics such as models for limited dependent variables will also be part of the course.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Open to students in the M.A. in Applied Economics program. Other students must request permission to enroll through the Department of Economics.