Information Package

Master's of Economics with Thesis

ECON550

ADVANCED ECONOMETRICS

Course Code
ECON550
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. learn autocorrelation problem, stochastic processes, tests of stationarity, unit root tests, transforming nonstationary time series, cointegration, regression model with lagged explanatory variables, and panel data models (fixed effects model and random effects model).
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe advanced econometrics course covers techniques that can be used in situations where basic regression analysis cannot be applied due to variations in data types.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Autocorrelation
2nd Week Autocorrelation
3rd Week Dynamic Econometric Models
4th Week Dynamic Econometric Models
5th Week Time Series Econometrics: Some Basic Concepts
6th Week Time Series Econometrics: Some Basic Concepts
7th Week Cointegration and Error Correction Models
8th Week Mid-Term
9th Week Cointegration and Error Correction Models
10th Week Time Series Econometrics: Forecasting
11th Week Time Series Econometrics: Forecasting
12th Week Vector Autoregression
13th Week Panel Data Econometric Models
14th Week Panel Data Econometric Models
Recommended or Required ReadingGujarati, D., Porter, D. (2008) Basic Econometrics. 5/E McGraw-Hill.
Enders, W. (2003) Applied Econometric Time Series, 2/E Wiley.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Quiz 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 1 55 55
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 70 70
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 60 60
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load301
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.03
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1
K1 X
K2
K3
K4
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X
K8 X
K9
K10