Econometrics

Objectives

To acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical capabilities necessary for the use of the linear regression model with sectional and time series data.

General characterization

Code

1314

Credits

7

Responsible teacher

João Valle e Azevedo

Hours

Weekly - Available soon

Total - Available soon

Teaching language

English

Prerequisites

Mandatory precedence:  Linear Algebra and Statistics for Economics and Management

Bibliography

Wooldridge, Jeffrey M. Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach, 5th Edition.


Teaching method

Theoretical Classes presenting tools and methods to analyze empirically econometric models; Practical Classes where exercises are solved to consolidate ideas, but also including computer Lab sessions to get familiar with Econometric software; Course Assessment includes a group assignment: students need to pose a question, discuss literature around it, gather the data necessary to answer that question and formulate and interpret an econometric model. 


Evaluation method

Final grade will be based on a group assignment (weighted 25%), midterm (weighted 25%) and on the final exam (weighted 50%). In order to pass, students must obtain a grade higher or equal to 8.0 in the final exam.

Regular Exam Period
Continuous assessment elements (and their weights):
Group assignment (weighted 25%), midterm (weighted 25%) and on the final exam (weighted 50%). In order to pass, students must obtain a grade higher or equal to 8.0 in the final exam.
Final exam (and their weighting): 50%

Resit Exam Period
Continuous assessment (and their weights) if different than 100%: NA
Final exam (and its weight): 100%
 
Grade Improvement in Regular Period
Continuous assessment (and their weights) if the scanning feature doesn’t count 100%: Group assignment (weighted 25%), midterm (weighted 25%) and final exam (weighted 50%). In order to pass, students must obtain a grade higher or equal to 8.0 in the final exam.
Final exam (and its weight):50% Grade Improvement in Resit Period
Continuous assessment (and their weights) if different than 100%:NA
Final exam (and their weighting): 100%

Subject matter

Multiple Linear Regression (Estimation and inference), Heteroskedasticity, Serial Correlation and Time Series Models.

Programs

Programs where the course is taught: