Public University of Navarre



Academic year: 2019/2020 | Previous academic years:  2018/2019 
International Bachelor's degree in Management and Business Administration
Course code: 174403 Subject title: ECONOMETRICS
Credits: 6 Type of subject: Mandatory Year: 2 Period: 2º S
Department: Estadística, Informática y Matemáticas
Lecturers:
HUALDE BILBAO, JAVIER (Resp)   [Mentoring ]

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Module/Subject matter

Quantitative Methods: Econometrics.

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Contents

First, we will introduce the idea of econometric model. This model must take into account the special features of economic data. We will focus on the ideas of causality and ceteris paribus analysis, arising from the correct interpretation of these models. From a formal viewpoint, the initial step towards an appropriate conceptual framework will be to introduce the simple regression model. Here, we will study the basic assumptions, interpretation of parameters of interest, ordinary least squares estimation and statistical properties of the estimators.

The second building block of the course is the study of the general regression model. We will analyze its basic properties, focusing on the motivation behind multivariate regression, stressing its usefulness over the bivariate framework which characterizes the simple regression model. Again, we will study in this more general framework the basic assumptions, interpretation of parameters of interest, ordinary least squares estimation and statistical properties of the estimators.

In the last part of the course, we will study different aspects related to the general regression model. First, we will analyze the consequences of the violation of basic assumptions (functional form and specification, heteroskedasticity, autocorrelation). Next, we will introduce the issue of endogeneity, its relation with the instrumental variables estimator (emphasizing the search for appropriate instruments in economics) and a brief discussion of this problem in the context of systems of equations. The course will end up with a brief introduction on qualitative information variables, focusing on dummy variables and on the linear probability model.

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Descriptors

Economic data. Causality. Simple regression model. General regression model. Violation of assumptions. Endogeneity and instrumental variables. Qualitative information variables.

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General proficiencies

CG04. Oral and written communication in a foreign language.

CG05. Developing software knowledge applied to the corresponding subject.

CG06. Ability to analyze and extract information from different sources.

CG07. Capacity to solve problems.

CG09. Capacity to work in teams.

CG16. Capacity to work under pressure.

CG17. Capacity to self-learning.

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Specific proficiencies

CE02. Identify relevant economic information sources.

CE03. Derive from micro and macroeconomic data relevant information impossible to assess by non-specialists.

CE04. Use of professional criteria in the economic analysis, mainly those criteria based on technical tools.

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Learning outcomes

R20. Simple regression and explanatory variables models, econometric models.

At the end of the course, the student must be able to translate into mathematical language specific issues from macroeconomics and microeconomics by means of econometric models. Additionally, the student must be able to use the econometric software Gretl and extract conclusions from the estimated models.

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Methodology

Lectures

Presentation of the main theoretical aspects of the course. Student participation: questions made by the lecturer, brief presentations of previous lectures.

Classes

Classes in computer room. Small groups. Presentation and revision of exercises made individually and in small groups. Use of econometric packages (GRETL).

Individual and team work

Preparation of exercises and presentations.

Periodic tutorials with lecturer

Individual and group meetings.

Personal study and exam

Activity Hours
On-site 60
Lectures 30  
Classes 30  
Self-preparation 90
Self-study 38  
Individual preparation of exercises and presentations 26  
Team preparation of exercises and presentations -  
Exam preparation 20  
Tutorials 06  
Others -  

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Evaluation

Learning outcome Evaluation Method Weight (%) Recoverable
R18. Simple regression and explanatory variables models Theoretical Tests 20% Recoverable
R18. Simple regression and explanatory variables models Participation and exposition in lectures 10% Non-recoverable
R18. Simple regression and explanatory variables models Tests in computer classroom 20% Non-recoverable
R18. Simple regression and explanatory variables models Final exam 50% Recoverable

Those students who do not attend the final exam will get a grade of "No Presentado"

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Agenda

Chapter 1. Introduction: the nature of econometrics and economic data

What is econometrics?

Methodology in econometric analysis

The structure of economic data

Causality and the notion of ceteris paribus in econometric analysis

Chapter 2. The simple regression model

Definition of the simple regression model

Ordinary least squares estimator

Algebraic properties of the ordinary least squares estimator

Units of measurement and functional form

Statistical properties of the ordinary least squares estimator

Chapter 3. The general regression model

Motivation

Algebraic properties of the ordinary least squares estimator

Statistical properties of the ordinary least squares estimator

Gauss-Markov theorem

Hypotheses testing

Asymptotic properties

Prediction

Model selection

Chapter 4. Violation of assumptions

Specification errors

Multicollinearity

Heteroskedasticity

Autocorrelation

Chapter 5. Endogeneity and instrumental variables

Motivation

Instrumental variables estimator

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Bibliography

Access the bibliography that your professor has requested from the Library.


The main references for the course are:

Wooldridge, J.M. "Introductory econometrics: a modern approach". South-Western College Pub; 4 edition (2008).

Stock, J.H. and Watson, M.W. "Introduction to econometrics". Prentice Hall (2010)

Alternative useful textbooks are:

Goldberger, A.S. "Introductory econometrics ". Harvard University Press (1998).

Gujarati, D.N. "Basic econometrics". Mc. Graw Hill (2004)

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Languages

English.

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Location

Classroom and Computer room at the Aulario.

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