ETC5410 - Special topics in econometrics

Leader(s): Associate Professor Gael Martin

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2009 (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

Students must have passed one of the following before undertaking this unit: ETC4400, ETC4410, ETC4420, or permission.