Postgraduate - UnitETX5440 - Econometric theory

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6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational Unit	Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics
Offered	Not offered in 2015
Coordinator(s)	Professor Don Poskitt

Synopsis

The objective of this unit is to outline the general principles that underlie what has become known as the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM). The discussion is motivated by reference to econometric and statistical techniques, and simple practical examples with which students should be familiar. It is shown that GMM finds application in many areas of econometrics and business statistics, and that GMM may be viewed as a methodology that encompasses many econometric and statistical techniques. Broad topic headings are: Classical Method of Moments and Regression (OLS and IV), GMM, Identification, Asymptotic Distribution Theory for GMM, GMM and Optimal Inference.

Outcomes

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

build upon existing concepts developed in previous courses and to outline the basic principles under-lying what has become known as the Generalised Method of Moments (GMM)
outline the classical Method of Moments and relationship of Regression to the Method of Moments
discuss Identification and Asymptotic Distribution Theory in the context of the GMM
examine GMM in relation to minimum variance unbiased estimation, and GMM based inference
consider special cases of single equation and simultaneous equations GMM.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Don Poskitt

Prerequisites

ETC3400