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Financial Econometrics (ECOM40004)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Not available in 2025
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Features of financial data require specific methods of analysis. Basic econometric tools are presented for the analysis of data such as stock exchange returns, exchange rates, bonds prices, etc. Applications of econometric models in finance include option pricing, extreme values and value at risk as well as financial assets portfolio selection. A special focus is put on modelling and forecasting of returns and volatility of financial assets. An up to date selection time series econometric models and methods is presented. The computer software used is R.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe the properties of econometric techniques (such as unit roots, cointegration, ARCH/GARCH and Kalman filters) used in financial analysis
- Apply econometric techniques to test hypothesis in financial economics (such as the efficient markets hypothesis, the theory of speculative efficiency, the capital asset pricing model)
- Evaluate the robustness of results obtained from using econometric techniques on real world financial data
- Analyse results obtained from financial data and explain their implications for economic and financial theory
Generic skills
- High level of development: written communication; problem solving; statistical reasoning; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; use of computer software; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
- Moderate level of development: collaborative learning; team work.
- Some level of development: oral communication.
Last updated: 8 November 2024