ETC4420

Microeconometrics

(BUS)

Dr Tim Fry

7 points + Two 1.5-hour lectures per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisite: ETC2400 or ETC2410

Synopsis: The specification, estimation and evaluation of statistical models for a variety of situations in economics, finance and marketing, where the linear regression model is inappropriate. These include the modelling of discrete data on individual choice behaviour, censored and truncated data and panel data. The models are illustrated by considering examples from the literature.

Assessment: Written (one assignment ): 40% + Examination (3 hours): 60%