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ECON 741 - Applied Econometrics

(3 units)
Applying statistical techniques in the estimation and testing of economic theory. Topics include simple and multiple regression, panel data, time series techniques, and forecasting. (Formerly ECON 772; implementation FL09)

Prerequisite(s): ECON 441 or BADM 700.

Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to identify appropriate econometric techniques to analyze various types of data, including cross-sectional, time-series, panel, spatial, and discrete variables.
2. Students will be able to search and obtain data necessary to conduct their own economic analysis on a topic of their choosing.;
3. Students will be able to demonstrate mastery of basic econometric concepts and demonstrate knowledge of which concepts to apply to address economic research problems.
4. Students will be able to solve “real world” problems (e.g., estimate demand, forecast sales, determine the impact of an advertising campaign) that are frequently encountered by firms, governments, and policy makers.
5. Students will be able to clearly and correctly interpret and communicate findings from econometric models.


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