COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Applied Econometrics
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
ECON 324
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5
Prerequisites
 ECON 301To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The main objective of the course is to teach students advanced econometric methods building on their knowledge of the classical regression model and its violations learned in ECON 301. Each student is required to prepare a project to show their skills developed in this course.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to select and apply appropriate statistical models pertaining to various subject areas in economics.
  • Will be able to estimate nonlinear models.
  • Will be able to analyse models with a dichotomy variable as dependent variable, specifically, the LPM, Logit, and Probit models.
  • Will be able to use simultaneous equation models; the indirect and two step least squares methods; dynamic models with time delayed explanatory variables; and Granger causality test.
  • Will be able to explain basic theories of stationary and nonstationary models such as the ARMA and the ARIMA models.
  • Will be able to use models for panel data.
Course Description The course will teach advanced techniques that are required for empirical work in economics. Emphasis will be on the use and interpretation of single equation and system estimation techniques rather than on their derivation. The purpose of the course is to help students understand how to interpret economic data and conduct empirical tests of economic theories. It will focus on issues that arise in using such data, and the methodology for solving these problems. Specific topics include limited dependent variables, simultaneous equations, time series models, nonstationarity and cointegration and panel data analysis. The regression package EVIEWS will be used for empirical work. 
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Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction
2 Time Series Models Using Econometrics: A Practical Guide Chapter 12
3 Time Series Models – cont’d. Using Econometrics: A Practical Guide Chapter 12
4 Nonstationary Data Using Econometrics: A Practical Guide Chapter 12
5 Dummy Dependent Variable Techniques Using Econometrics: A Practical Guide Chapter 13
6 Dummy Dependent Variable Techniques – cont’d Using Econometrics: A Practical Guide Chapter 13
7 Midterm Exam
8 Simultaneous Equations Using Econometrics: A Practical Guide Chapter 14
9 Simultaneous Equations – cont’d Using Econometrics: A Practical Guide Chapter 14
10 Forecasting Using Econometrics: A Practical Guide Chapter 15
11 Forecasting – cont’d Using Econometrics: A Practical Guide Chapter 15
12 ARIMA Models Using Econometrics: A Practical Guide Chapter 15
13 Analysis of Panel Data
14 Analysis of Panel Data
15 Review of the semester
16 Review of the semester
Course Notes/Textbooks A. H. Studenmund, Using Econometrics: A Practical Guide (Fifth Edition)
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weighting
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
2
40
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
70
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
30
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
32
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
2
15
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
20
Final Exams
1
20
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to acquire a sound knowledge of fundamental concepts, theories, principles and methods of investigation specific to the economic field.

X
2

To be able to apply adequate mathematical, econometric, statistical and data analysis models to process economic data and to implement scientific research for development of economic policies.

X
3

To be able to participate in academic, professional, regional, and global networks and to utilize these networks efficiently.

X
4

To be able to have adequate social responsibility with regards to the needs of the society and to organize the activities to influence social dynamics in line with social goals.

5

To be able to integrate the knowledge and training acquired during the university education with personal education and produce a synthesis of knowledge one requires.

6

To be able to evaluate his/her advance level educational needs and do necessary planning to fulfill those needs through the acquired capability to think analytically and critically.

X
7

To be able to acquire necessary skills to integrate social dynamics into economic process both as an input and an output.

X
8

To be able to link accumulated knowledge acquired during the university education with historical and cultural qualities of the society and be able to convey it to different strata of society.

X
9

To be able to take the responsibility as an individual and as a team member.

10

To be able to attain social, scientific and ethical values at the data collection, interpretation and dissemination stages of economic analysis.

X
11

To be able to collect data in economics and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

X
12

To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of economics.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest