Leader: Professor Param Silvapulle

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2008 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

A unit of study in a special field of enconometrics in which no formal unit is available. The supervisor will prescribe a list of references, consult frequently with the student and set whatever written work and examinations are deemed appropriate. Students interested in a reading subject of this type should first consult the unit leader.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• develop an understanding of the key academic literature in a particular area of econometrics or statistical research
• learn how to undertake original research, either theoretical or applied.