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Clayton First semester 2007 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)
This unit introduces students to the empirical analysis of relationships between economic variables. The approach is based on linear regression theory, and emphasises 'hands on' data analysis. Topics studied will include properties of least squares estimators, hypothesis testing, the choice of appropriate functional form, the use of dummy variables, issues around modelling survey data and the problems of serial correlation, heteroscedasticity and multicollinearity.
The learning objectives of this unit are to:
Written assignments: 40%
Examination (2 hours): 60%
Two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour tutorial per week
ETC2400, ETC3440