Course: Econometrics

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Course title Econometrics
Course code KMA/EKM
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Fišerová Eva, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Multiple regression models: estimation, inference and prediction 2. Multiple regression models: multicolinearity, heteroskedasticity 3. Regression with qualitative variables: dummy variables techniques 4. Regression with random predictors: instrumental variables techniques 5. Panel data methods: pooled model, fixed and random effects models 6. Advanced regression models: simultaneous equations models 7. Time series models: stationarity, serial correlation, heteroskedasticity 8. Advanced time series models: nonstationarity, cointegration 9. Advanced time series models: ARCH and GARCH models

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
Understanding statistical procedures appropriate for modelling and statistical analysis of economic data
Understanding Understatnding statistical procedures appropriate for modelling and statistical analysis of economic data
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of probability theory and mathematical statistics.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

Credit: active participation in exercises; the student independently solves assigned tasks, in which demonstrates an understanding of statistical methods suitable for economic data and the ability to actively work with them. Exam: the student demonstrates knowledge and understanding of statistical methods suitable for statistical analysis of economic data.
Recommended literature
  • A.H. Studenmund. (2017). Using Econometrics: A Practical Guide (7th edition).. Pearson International.
  • C. Colonescu. (2016). Principles of Econometrics with R.
  • C. Hill, W. Griffiths, G. Lim. (2011). Principles of econometrics (4th edition). Wiley.
  • J.M. Wooldridge. (2015). Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach (6th edition).. Cengage Learning, Boston.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Applied Mathematics (2023) Category: Mathematics courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter