EC485
Further Topics in Econometrics
This information is for the 2013/14 session.
Teacher responsible
Prof Francisco Hidalgo 32L 4.20, Dr Tatiana Komarova 32L 4.24 and Dr Taisuke Otsu 32L 4.25
Availability
This course is available on the MSc in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics and MSc in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics (2 Year Programme). This course is available with permission as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit.
Pre-requisites
Students must have completed Introductory Course in Mathematics and Statistics (EC400).
Course content
The aim of the course is to introduce the student to topics at the frontier of econometric research of importance both at a theoretical and empirical level. The course consists of four series of ten lectures on specialised topics in econometrics. These lectures change from year to year. Presently they include: long memory time series; non-parametric and semi-parametric estimation; bootstrap methods in econometrics; non-linear time series; panel data models.
Teaching
20 hours of lectures in the MT. 20 hours of lectures in the LT.
Indicative reading
No one book covers the entire syllabus; lists of references will be provided and lecture notes circulated.
Assessment
Exam (100%, duration: 3 hours) in the main exam period.
Key facts
Department: Economics
Total students 2012/13: 8
Average class size 2012/13: Unavailable
Value: One Unit
