Offered
Clayton Second semester 2008 (Day)
Synopsis
This unit covers methodological developments at the forefront of econometric research. Topics may include Bayesian econometrics, simulation techniques, latent variable models, non-Gaussian time series models, distribution theory, non-parametric inference and panel data models.
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
Within semester assessment: 40%
Examination: 60%
Contact hours
Two 1.5-hour lectures per week.
Prerequisites
One of ETC4400, ETC4410, ETC4420, or permission
