Introduction

This course introduces the regression methods for analyzing data in economics. This is an introductory course in the theory and practice of classical econometric methods. The main components of the course deal with Single Equation Models, Dynamic Equation Models, Instrumental Variable Estimation and Multiple Equation Models.  This course emphasizes both the theoretical and the practical aspects of statistical analysis, focusing on techniques for estimating econometric models of various kinds and for conducting tests of hypotheses of interest to economists. Some basic knowledge of matrix algebra and elementary statistical theory will be assumed, but a lot of it will be re-introduced during the lectures. The goal of this course is to help the students to develop a solid theoretical background in introductory level econometrics, the ability to implement the techniques and to critique empirical studies in economics.  The computer is a fundamental tool in this course and students will be required to become familiar with some statistical software such as R, Eviews, STATA to analyze the econometric data and fitting of econometric models.

Learning outcomes

• Conduct basic statistical and econometric analysis. Explain and interpret econometric results.
• Explain econometric concepts and results intuitively, conduct independent data analysis and inquiry using the tools of statistics and econometrics.
• Conduct Research with econometrics, derive econometric results mathematically

Textbooks

1. Gujrati, DN. (2004). “Basic Econometrics”, John Wiley, New York.
2. Johnston, J. and Di. Nardo, J., (1997). “Econometric Method”, 4th Edition, McGraw Hill, New York.
3. Searle, S. R. (1971), “Linear Models”, John Wiley, New York
4. Yan, X. and Zu, X. G. (2009) Linear Regression Analysis: Theory & Computing. World Scientific Publications.
5. Salvatore, D. and Reagle, D. (2002). Theory and Problems of Statistics and Econometrics, 2nd Edition. McGraw-Hills, New York.  

Course Plan

Description of system of Evaluation

Exam: Mid (30%), Final (50%), Sessional (20%): Assignments, Presentations, Quizzes, Class Participation.

Lecture Time (Regular) :
Tuseday (8:00 AM-9:00 AM), Wensday (11:00 AM-12:00 PM), Thursday (10:00 AM-11:00 AM), Friday (10:00 AM-11:00 AM)