Duration
30h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in economics and business management | 5 crédits | |||
| Master in economics : general (60 ECTS) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
- Introduction : economics and econometrics
- The simple linear regression model
- Properties of the least squares estimator
- Interval estimation and hypothesis testing
- Prediction, coefficient of determination, units of measurement and functional form
- The multiple linear regression model
- F-test, collinearity and specification issues
- Dummy variables
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
To familiarize students with basic econometrics concepts and methods
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
- Multivariable calculus
- Linear algebra (matrix calculus,...)
- Probability and statistical inference
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
- Theoretical course : summary presentations and correction of exercises prepared by students at home.
- Practical exercises : computer based exercises (software: GRETL)
Recommended or required readings
- Lejeune B., Econométrie, lecture notes (in french)
- Hill R.C. et al. (2011), Principles of Econometrics, 4th edition, John Wiley and Sons
Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam + practical exam on computer
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Professor :
B. LEJEUNE, building B31, office R.41
Teaching assistant :
K. CIOPPA, building B31, office 1.45
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
Assessment subjects
Assessment methods
Contacts
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
Assessment subjects
Assessment methods
Distance exam on the platform LOla Examens, in two parts: written exam and practical computer-based exam (using GRETL)