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, hybrid learning)
- Distance-learning
- Theoretical course : summary presentations and correction of exercises prepared by students at home.
- Practical exercises : computer based exercises (software: GRETL)
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
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
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
Any session :
- In-person
written exam
- Remote
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred remote
Additional information:
- Remote exam : 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 1.41