James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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EC4703 - Advanced Econometrics
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
| Prerequisites: | (BU1003 AND BU1007 AND BX3122) OR EC5216 |
| Administered by: | College of Business, Law & Governance |
This subject is offered to students with appropriate approval.
Subject Description
- This subject is designed to give students working knowledge of a broad array of topics in econometric theory and prepare them for empirical applications. The subject will discuss the type of model and methodology that needs to be chosen under what type of conditions and how to test the type of condition that prevails. Topics include, (quasi) maximum likelihood estimation, generalized least square estimation, instrumental variable analysis and generalized methods of moments modelling.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate integrated knowledge of econometric techniques used in advanced-level econometric analysis
- conduct econometric analysis to comprehensively test research hypotheses
- critically evaluate the results of econometric analysis to draw integrated and advanced-level policy conclusions
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > End of semester exam - (50%)
- Assignment 1 - (25%)
- Assignment 2 - (25%)
Note that 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.
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal Usually available in even-numbered years. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Rabiul Beg |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Rabiul Beg |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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