INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS

ECON 400

An introduction to applied econometrics - the statistical methods economists use to evaluate empirical relationships and test economic theory. Emphasis on application of econometrics to real world data using modern statistical software and developing skills needed to understand empirical work in economics.

ECON 706

Focus on using econometric methods to address empirical questions, conduct empirical research, and write empirical papers in economics.

ECON 310

Introduction to analysis of economic data. The techniques of descriptive statistics and statistical inference (hypothesis testing and estimation) as directed toward application in economic research.

ECON 704

Econometric methods, theory, and applications. Matrix algebra will be used. Topics include linear regression, least-squares estimation, inference, and hypothesis testing. Primarily for Master's level students. It is expected that students will have completed three semesters calculus (such asMATH 234) and linear algebra (such asMATH 340).

ECON 705

Econometric methods, theory, and applications. Topics include instrumental variables, GMM, panel data, limited dependent variables, time series, and vector autoregressions.