Introductory econometrics Course at University of Hong Kong
ECON0701 Introductory econometrics
Semester : 1 & 2
For Student of Year : 2
Econometrics is the branch of economics that formulates statistical methodology for use in analyzing economic data. Consequently, the objective of this course is to prepare students for basic empirical work in economics. In particular, topics will include multiple regression analysis, statistical inference and hypothesis testing, functional form specification, time series models, and limited dependent variable models. Students will have the opportunity to use actual economic data to test economic theories.
Extra Information
Pre-requisite: ECON1003 Analysis of economic data or STAT0301 Elementary statistical methods or STAT0302 Business statistics or STAT1301 Probability & statistics I or STAT1306 Introductory statistics
Mutually exclusive courses: STAT2301 Linear statistical analysis, STAT2314 Business Forecasting, STAT2804 Linear models and forecasting, STAT3301 Time-series analysis or STAT3302 Multivariate data analysis.