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Econometrics 3 (ECOM40006)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
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Overview
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This subject introduces appropriate estimation and inference techniques for models that involve a single equation and those involving systems of equations. Normally topics will include asymtotic theory, maximum likelihood estimation, classical testing procedures, generalised least squares estimation, seemingly unrelated regression models, stochastic regressors, instrumental variables, generalised methods of moments, simultaneous equations models (including VARs) and model-selection procedures.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Investigate the characteristics of data that influence the choice of model and estimation technique for modelling and estimating economic relationships.
- Apply suitable estimation techniques to a range of economic and econometric models, interpret the results from these models, and use the results for forecasting and policy analysis.
- Describe the theory underlying inference techniques used in econometrics.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Evaluation of ideas, views and evidence
- Synthesis of ideas, views and evidence
- Critical thinking
- Application of theory to economic policy and business decision making
- Accessing economic and other information
- Summary and interpretation of information
- Application of Windows software
- Using and designing computer programs
- Statistical reasoning
- Problem solving skills
- Collaborative learning and teamwork
- Written communication
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into BH-COM, BH-ARTS (Economics), Graduate Diploma in Economics or Master of Economics
AND
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECOM30002 | Econometrics 2 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students may not gain credit for both
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECOM40006 | Econometrics 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECOM90013 | Econometrics 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Ten Weekly Assignments (3% each)
| Throughout the semester | 30% |
End-of-semester written examination
| During the examination period | 70% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Christopher Skeels Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Four hours of lectures/seminars/tutorials per week (this includes 3 hours of lectures and a 1-hour tutorial) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Economics Course Master of Economics - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022