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Study programmes 2008-2009Last update : 29/06/2009
ECON0212-1  Econometrics I
Duration :  30h Th, 15h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in economical and in management sciences, 3rd yearDeuxième quadrimestre6
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Economical Sciences, general orientationDeuxième quadrimestre6
Master in Management Sciences, in-depth approach, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre4
Master in Management Sciences, didactic approach, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre4
Master in Management Sciences, professional Focus in Entrepreneurship, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre4
Master in Management Sciences, professional Focus, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre4
Master en sciences de gestion, à finalité spécialisée en management, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre4
Holder(s) :  Bernard Lejeune
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  
  • Introduction : economics and econometrics
  • Review of probability concepts
  • The simple linear regression model
  • Properties of the least squares estimator
  • Inference in the simple linear regression model : interval estimation, hypothesis testing and prediction
  • The simple linear regression model : coefficient of determination, units of measurements and functional form
  • The multiple linear regression model : specification, estimation and basic inference
  • The multiple linear regression model : F-test, constrained least squares and collinearity
  • Dummy variables and polynomial regression
Course objective :  To familiarize students with basic econometrics concepts and methods
Prerequisites :  Probability and statistical inference
Organization :  - Theoretical course : 2h30 per week, consisting of presentations and correction of exercices prepared by students at home. Participation is compulsory.
- Practical exercises on computer : 1h30 per week
Written notes :  Lejeune B. (2006), Econométrie I, handwritten notes (in french)
Hill R.C. et al. (1997), Undergraduate Econometrics, John Wiley and Sons
Assessment :  Participation in the course + written exam + practical exam on computer
Contacts :  Professor :
B. LEJEUNE, batiment B33 , bureau 2/34
Tel : 04/366.31.62
E-Mail : B.Lejeune@ulg.ac.be

Teaching assistant :
M. HILIGSMANN, batiment B33, bureau 2/35
Tel. : 04/366.31.95
E-Mail : M.Hiligsmann@ulg.ac.be


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