| CODE | ECN5032 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Advanced Econometrics | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | Not Applicable | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 16 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Economics | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The study-unit covers theoretical issues in econometric analysis at advanced level. The study-unit material will be essential for any student who wishes to study current empirical work in for instance microeconomics and macroeconomics. The study-unit focuses on the most recent developments in time series applications to econometric analysis, referring students to the latest literature in the subject area. Topics covered include mis-specification issues in the classical regression model, spurious regression, time series analysis of data, Maximum Likelihood methods, time series integration and co-integration, ARIMA models, Vector Autogressive models, Error-Correction models and Panel Data techniques. Application of these concepts, with specific reference to the Maltese economy will be reviewed during the study-unit. The delivery of formal lectures will be accompanied by practical sessions where students learn how to apply econometric theoretical concepts using a specialised software package. The intention is that the material will provide a foundation for applied research in economics. Reading List - Pindyck, L. and Rubinfeld, S. (1998), Econometric Models and Econometric Forecasts. McGraw Hill - Hamilton, J.D. Time Series Analysis: Princeton University - Greene, W., Econometric Analysis. UK: Collier Macmillan |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | |||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Lino Briguglio Carl Camilleri Gordon Cordina Keith Huber |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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