Econometric Methods for Research - ECO00090M
Module summary
To understand and apply econometric techniques used in modern
economic and finance research
Module will run
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Semester 1 2025-26 |
Module aims
To understand some of the econometric techniques used in modern economic research.
Module learning outcomes
On completing the module a student will be able to:
Understand and apply the concepts of multiple linear regression, instrumental variables regression, systems of equations, nonlinear regression, maximum likelihood and
generalised method of moments estimation, testing a statistical hypothesis
Explain why these concepts are relevant in economics and finance
Apply these concepts to some economic and finance examples, including permanent income hypothesis, CAPM and Consumption based CAPM
Indicative assessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
Module feedback
Feedback will be made available according to University guidelines.
Indicative reading
Wooldrigde, J. (2010). Econometric Analysis of Cross Sections and Panel data. MIT Pressl.