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ECMT3110: Econometric Models and Methods
2024 unit information
This unit provides an advanced treatment of linear regression analysis and related methods, including estimation by instrumental variables. It is suitable for students who have taken an introductory unit on linear regression and have had prior exposure to matrix algebra and relevant numerical software. Finite sample and asymptotic properties of linear regression are developed and discussed. Numerical software is used to implement and illustrate tools and concepts.
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Economics |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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ECMT2110 or ECMT2010 or ECMT2160 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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ECMT3010 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Conceptualize linear regression in terms of orthogonal projection in Euclidean space.
- LO2. Understand the key statistical properties of linear regression.
- LO3. Study and implement linear econometric methods using MATLAB.
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