Statistical Methods in Economics

School of Mathematics

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Details

Code 23062

Level of study Third/Final year

Credit value 20

Semester Students may study either 1 or both.

Pre-requisite modules 22506

Module description

This course is designed for students with limited or no prior economic theory background. It emphasizes the understanding of quantitative methods, model evaluations, and the techniques for empirical studies in economics. This module starts with an introduction to general economic concepts, then it will cover the basics and extension of ordinary least square methods, heteroscedasticity, autocorrelation, multicollinearity, model specifications, simultaneous equation models, binary and discrete choice models, qualitative and limited dependent variable models, time series analysis, panel data models, and nonparametric analysis with their applications in Economics. Students will gain hands-on experience formulating and estimating models, interpreting results, and making forecasts.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures.