Duration
30h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in economics : general (60 ECTS) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
- Introduction : economics and econometrics
- Probability reminders
- The simple linear regression model
- 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, without relying on matrix calculus
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
- Multivariable calculus
- Probability and statistical inference
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
- Theoretical course : summary presentations and exercises.
- Practical exercises : computer based exercises (software: GRETL)
Recommended or required readings
- 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 + course participation
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Professor :
B. LEJEUNE, building B31, office R.41, email: b.lejeune@uliege.be
Teaching assistant :
I. SALEM, building B31, office 1.30, email: iman.salem@uliege.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
Theoretical course and practical exercices via video conferencing
Assessment subjects
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Assessment methods
Oral exam via video conferencing