Course: Econometrics

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Course title Econometrics
Course code KMA/EMN
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Vencálek Ondřej, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Fačevicová Kamila, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Fišerová Eva, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Approach to econometric modeling. 2. A general model; linear regression model. 3. Estimate of regression parameters. 4. Estimate of error variance; statistical verification. 5. Prediction; the test of stability of the model in time. 6. Measures of model fit; the test of regression fit. 7. Multicolinearity; condition index; ridge regression. 8. Dummy variables. Generalized linear model. 9. Tests of homoscedasticity and autocorrelation. 10. Seemingly unrelated regression. 11. Simultaneous equations; structural and reduced forms. 12. Problem of identification; parameter estimation. 13. The final form of simultaneous equations. Dynamic models.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Attendace - 39 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 60 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Mastering statistical procedures appropriate for special data structures in economy.
Knowledge To know statistical procedures used in practice for modelling special data structures in economy.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of probability theory and mathematical statistics.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Written exam

Credit: active participation in seminars, the student has to turn in individual homework Exam: the student has to present knowledge and understanding of the theory and methods
Recommended literature
  • A.H. Studenmund. (2017). Using Econometrics: A Practical Guide (7th edition).. Pearson International.
  • D. Gujarati. (2014). Econometrics by Example (2nd edition).. Red Globe Press.
  • E. Fišerová. (2015). Lineární statistické modely.. Vydavatelství UP, Olomouc.
  • G. Koop. (2013). Analysis of Economic Data (4th edition).. Wiley.
  • J. A. Víšek. (1997). Ekonometrie I. Karolinum, Praha.
  • J.M. Wooldridge. (2015). Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach (6th edition).. Cengage Learning, Boston.
  • R. Hušek. (2009). Aplikovaná ekonometrie. Oeconomica.
  • R. Hušek. (1992). Základy ekonometrie. Skriptum VŠE, Praha.


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