ETC5400 - Research topics in econometrics

Leader: Associate Professor Brett Inder

Offered

Clayton First semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit will cover specialised topics from current research areas of staff members with the aim of exposing students to the level of technical detail required for econometric research.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• examine methodological developments at the forefront of econometric research
• explain the importance of probabilistic and statistical techniques in econometric research.

Assessment

Written assignments: 100%

Contact hours

Two 1.5-hour lectures per week

Prerequisites

ETC4400 or ETC4410 or permission