Introductory Econometrics (ECON2300)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2017
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Economics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
2 Tutorial hours
Incompatible
EC230 or 735
Prerequisite
ECON1310; (For BInfTech students ECON1010 + STAT2004)
Recommended prerequisite
ECON1010, ECON1020 + ECON1050
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
Introductory applied econometric course for students with basic economic statistics background. Topics covered include: economic models & role of econometrics, linear regression, general linear model, hypothesis testing, specification testing, dummy variables, models with endogenous regressors, panel data models, simple dynamic models and simple cointegration models. Practical problems are solved using EViews or equivalent econometrics program.