James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

EC4703 - Advanced Econometrics

[Offered in even-numbered years]

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: School of Business

Not available to new students. Only available to students enrolled pre 2005 with appropriate approval.

This subject is designed to give students working knowledge of a broad array of topics in econometric theory and prepare them for empirical applications. Topics will include: Limit theorems, likelihood function, MLE, GLS, IV, GMM methods of estimation, three large sample classical statistical tests, Nonlinearity and nonstationarity tests, limited dependent variable models and qualitative response models. Single equation as well as simultaneous equations models. Micro and macro economic models analysis using SHAZAM, RATS, GAUSS, Eviews.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities


Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 25-Mar-2010
Coord/Lect: Dr Rabiul Beg.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 12 hours tutorials
    Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.