Advanced Econometrics 1

ECOM-R314

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Overview

This course introduces the basic methods used in the linear regression analysis of economic variables. The classical finite sample theory and asymptotic analysis of the linear regression model as well as the necessary methodological tools required for these topics are covered. Specifically, the topics covered in the course include

  • Classical finite sample theory in the linear regression model 
  • The basics of asymptotic theory 
  • Asymptotic theory in the linear regression model 
  • Autocorrelation, heteroskedasticity and dynamic regressors 
  • Specification tests 
  • Omitted variables, instrumental variables and the two-stage least squares estimator (2SLS)

Teaching

  • Completion method: remote teaching
  • Schedule: can be found in Courses Page and Sisu
  • Study materials: can be found in Moodle
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  • Self study material to be studied before the course starts (link to be added here later)

Please register for the course in the UH Sisu with your UH username. Further instructions (link to be added here later).

University-specific instructions

    • Code: ECON-L4100

    • Target groups: PhD / rMSc / MSc

    • Credit points: 5

    • Credit transfer: apply for substitution in Sisu

    Further instructions (link to be added here later)

    • Code: 26053

    • Target groups: PhD / rMSc / MSc

    • Credit points: 5

    • Credit transfer: apply for substitution in Sisu

    Further instructions (link to be added here later)

    • Code: COM-R314

    • Target groups: PhD / rMSc

    • Credit points: 5

    • Target groups: PhD

    • Credit points: please check your curriculum

    • Credit transfer: please apply for credit transfer according to your home university's procedures

    Further instructions (link to be added here later).

Learning outcomes

After the course, the student should

  • Know the main properties and limitations of the linear regression model 
  • Be familiar with the basics of asymptotic analysis 
  • Be able to employ the linear regression model and related inferential methods in empirical research