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Simple and multiple regression, elementary time-series analysis, introduction to econometric modelling.
The course teaches basic skills in econometrics, which is the statistical analysis of economic data. The emphasis in this class is on doing! Over the course of the semester, you will learn how to (i) develop a regression model, (ii) estimate it, (iii) interpret it. General topics that we will cover include OLS regression, prediction, dummy variables, model specification, model selection, robust standard errors, time series forecasting, endogeneity, and qualitative choice models (logit and probit). You will gain much hands-on experience estimating statistical models using the software package EViews.
(1) ECON104 or ECON105; (2) 15 points from STAT courses or ECON212. With HOD discretion a candidate who has not met this prerequisite, but who is concurrently enrolled in a 15 point STAT course may be enrolled in ECON213 if he or she has completed at least 50% of the STAT course at the start of the course.
For further information see Department of Economics and Finance Head of Department
You also need to purchase an "electronic clicker". The initial outlay for the clickers is $50, but this will be refunded to you at the end of the semester when you return your clicker. Additional information about clickers is detailed in the Course Outline.
Domestic fee $435.00
International fee $1,862.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Department of Economics and Finance .