ETC4420

Microeconometrics (6 points)

(BUS)

Leader: Dr Mark Harris

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit covers specification, estimation and evaluation of a range of statistical models used to analyse (predominantly) micro data in economics, finance and marketing. These include models of discrete data on individual choice behaviour, censored and truncated data and panel data. A hands-on approach is taken, such that the models are illustrated with real-life applications.

Assessment: Written (assignments and exercises): 40% + Examination (3 hours): 60%

Contact Hours: Two 1.5-hour lectures per week

Prerequisites: ETC2400 or ETC2410