30166 - TIME SERIES ECONOMETRICS
Department of Economics
Course taught in English
Go to class group/s: 31
CLEAM (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/05) - CLEF (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/05) - CLEACC (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/05) - BESS-CLES (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/05) - WBB (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/05) - BIEF (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/05) - BIEM (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/05) - BIG (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/05) - BEMACS (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/05)
Course Director:
BARBARA CHIZZOLINI
BARBARA CHIZZOLINI
Prerequisites
Strongly suggested: introductory statistics and calculus (first year mathematics). A basic knowledge of Matrix Algebra could also help, but is not strictly necessary.
Mission & Content Summary
MISSION
The course is an introduction to Econometrics, with a focus on time series analysis and estimation techniques, applied to Macroeconomics. All topics are presented in theory and in practice: classroom lectures are mixed with computer lab sessions where applications in micro and macroeconomics are developed using Eviews, an econometrics software.
Econometrics is a tool that students in all fields of economics and management can use to give an empirical framework to whatever report they need to write for their university courses or final dissertation, or even in their future job environment.
CONTENT SUMMARY
The main topics of the course are:
- The linear regression model: the Ordinary Least Squares Estimator.
- Estimation.
- Properties and testing.
- Specification and interpretation of estimated models.
- Heteroskedasticity and GLS estimators.
- Time Series: univariate and multivariate dynamic models.
- Stationary and White Noise time series.
- Autoregressive models. The AR(1) model: properties, estimation, forecasting.
- Non stationary series. Unit roots: tests and properties.
- Cointegration and Error orrrection Models.
- VAR models: an introduction.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
At the end of the course student will be able to...
- Reach a medium-high knowledge of Linear Regression techniques, of the properties and use of the estimators.
- Be able to specify and estimate simple empirical models derived from theoretical a-prioris (Economics, Management, Sociology, Political Economy...).
- Use of Econometric softwares.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
At the end of the course student will be able to...
- Be confident enough in the use of econometric softwares to:
- Produce descriptive statistics, graphs and other preliminary empirical analyses with any type of data.
- Perform the estimation of linear models.
- Write a report based on the outputs of the previous analyses.
Teaching methods
- Face-to-face lectures
- Individual assignments
- Interactive class activities (role playing, business game, simulation, online forum, instant polls)
DETAILS
- Individual assignments: the students need to download from the Net relevant data (mainly financial time series such as Stock Prices and Exchange Rates), perform some required analyses, write and submit a report.
- Interactive class activities: class discussions of the techniques used and of the results of the individual assignments.
Assessment methods
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ATTENDING AND NOT ATTENDING STUDENTS
- Written examinations are necessary to test the knowledge of the estimation techniques taught in the course.
- Individual assignments are needed to test the level of ability reached in applying econometric techniques to data, and to test the competence in the use of softwares.
Teaching materials
ATTENDING AND NOT ATTENDING STUDENTS
- F.X. DIEBOLD, Forecastin (online textbook at: http://www.ssc.upenn.edu/~fdiebold/Textbooks.html)
- F.X. DIEBOLD, Time Series Econometrics (online textbook at: http://www.ssc.upenn.edu/~fdiebold/Textbooks.html).
- Eviews Manual (online).
Last change 02/06/2018 21:00