COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Economics (English)

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ISTEMI BERK

Offered to

Economics (English)

Course Objective

The objective of the course is to provide an overall introduction to applications of econometric tools to economic measures. Emphasis is on the economic modeling, estimation techniques, and interpretation of empirical findings. The use of computer is an integrated part of the course. No prior knowledge of programming is required. Students are expected to prepare a term project to demonstrate their skills developed in the course.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Jeffrey M. Wooldridge (2003), Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach, 2nd edition (any edition can be used), South-Western Publishing Co. (Required)
2. Jeffrey M. Wooldridge (2010), Econometric Analysis of Cross Section and Panel Data, 42nd edition, MIT press (Supplementary)
3. Lecture Notes

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
2. Class Discussions

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will use necessary statistical and econometric tools to engage independent research.
2. The learner will clearly recognize the problems with existing econometric models.
3. The learner will build econometric models for estimation purposes.
4. The learner will interpret empirical results.
5. The learner will draw some policy implications from estimation results.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

It is obligatory to attend at least 70% of the classes.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

istemi.berk@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes