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Unit information: Advanced Econometric Theory (QM6) in 2022/23

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Unit name Advanced Econometric Theory (QM6)
Unit code ECON30392
Credit points 20
Level of study H/6
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director Mr. Stuart Lane
Open unit status Not open
Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units)

EFIM30050 Foundations of Econometric Theory

Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units)

None

Units you may not take alongside this one

None

School/department School of Economics
Faculty Faculty of Social Sciences and Law

Unit Information

Specialised topics in econometrics theory will be discussed. The first part will examine hypothesis testing. The second part will focus on large sample properties of the OLS and Maximum Likelihood estimators. The third part is concerned with general testing procedures based on the principle of maximum likelihood. The fourth part consists of instrumental variables estimation. Part five deals with time series econometrics.

Your learning on this unit

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a good knowledge of some specialised topics in econometric theory.
  2. Develop a theoretical argument in econometrics using propositions and theorems
  3. Rigorously prove the properties of some estimators.

How you will learn

Teaching will be delivered through a combination of large and small group classes, supported by online resources

How you will be assessed

Exam (2 hours) (100%). Assesses all learning outcomes.

Resources

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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks, independent learning and assessment activity.

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Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit. The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.

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