EIB E213: Econometrics
Course Description
This course introduces students to the primary tools of quantitative data analysis employed in the study of economic, political and social relationships. It equips students for independent econometric research and for critical reading of empirical research papers. The course covers ordinary least squares, probit, fixed effects, two-stage least squares and weighted least squares regression methods, and the problems of omitted variables, measurement error, multicollinearity, heteroskedasticity, and autocorrelation. Prerequisites include familiarity with (1) basic probability and statistics (B205), and (2) basic concepts of functions and derivatives (E210m or an introductory calculus course).
David Garman
Course duration:
Full semester
Credits/Units:
3.0
Fall 2020
David Garman
Day(s):
Tuesday
Time:
7:30 am - 8:45 am
SIS number:
84870