ØAMET4100 Økonometri Emneplan

Econometrics is a methods course that deals with the use of economic theory and statistical techniques to analyze economic data. The course prepares students for data analyst positions in economics, business, finance, and government. The course is compulsory for students who major in Economics or Finance. The course will cover the following topics:

• Regressions with Panel Data
• Instrumental Variables
• RegressionExperiments and Quasi-experiments
• Regression Analysis of Time Series Data

ØAMET4000 or equivalent

Eksamen i emnet er en skoleeksamen på 4 timer.

After completing the course, students will acquired the learning outcomes defined in knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:

The student has

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of different econometric methods
• An understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of alternative econometric techniques
• The ability to assess the suitability of econometric methods in relation to research questions and data sets

Skills

The student can

• Formulate empirical research questions and apply econometric theory in a reflective manner
• Make well-founded econometric methodology choices
• Gather, obtain, and organize quantitative data
• Carry out empirical analyses of real data using econometric software
• Interpret the results of different econometric methods
• Draw up an empirical plan for a research project​

General competence:

The student can

• Think critically and understand the role of empirical evidence in evaluating economic and finance questions
• Develop a well-organized argument that is supported by empirical evidence
• Communicate effectively about economic and finance issues

Gradert skala A-F

Det benyttes intern og ekstern sensor til sensurering av besvarelsene.

Et uttrekk på minst 25% av besvarelsene sensureres av to sensorer. Karakterene på disse samsensurerte besvarelsene skal danne grunnlag for å fastsette nivå på resten av besvarelsene.

Bjørnar Larssen

Forkunnskaper tilsvarende ØAMET1000 Matematikk i 1. studieår.

Studenter som har ØAMET2000 kan ikke ta dette emnet.

The exam papers are assessed by one internal and one external examiner.

At least 25% of the exam papers will be assessed by two examiners. The grades awarded for the papers assessed by two examiners form the basis for determining the level for all the exam papers.

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