COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Economics (English)

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ERDOST TORUN

Offered to

Economics (English)

Course Objective

The objective of the course is to provide advanced econometric tools to economic
measures. Emphasis is on the advanced economic modeling, estimation techniques, and
interpretation of empirical findings. The use of computer is an integrated part of the
course. 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. William H. Greene, Econometric Analysis, 7th Ed. Pearson, 2011
2. Lecture Notes

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
2. Class Discussions
3. Term Project

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will use necessary statistical and econometric tools to engage
independent research and make it ready for submission to the academic journals.
2. The learner will clearly recognize the problems with linear and nonlinear
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

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

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes