ECON 3502 - Econometrics III

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015

The course focuses on the estimation, inference and identification of linear regression models. Particular attention is paid to the econometric theory, to the application of econometrics to real-world problems, and to the interpretation of the estimation results. The first part of the course includes a review on statistics and an introduction to large sample theory. The second part of the course is focuses on issues in linear regressions including model misspecification, measurement errors, and endogenous regressors. Topics on instrumental variable regressions and panel data will be covered. the course will include the use of STATA, a standard software for econometric and statistical analysis.

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Course Details

Course Code	ECON 3502
Course	Econometrics III
Coordinating Unit	Economics
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	ECON 2006 or ECON 2504
Incompatible	ECON 3013. Not permitted to be undertaken after ECON 3507 Econometric Theory III
Assessment	Typically mid-semester exam & final exam

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Nicholas Sim

Dr Nicholas Sim
Email: nicholas.sim@adelaide.edu.au
Office location: Nexus 10, Level 4, Room 4.46
Telephone: 8313 4927
Office hours: To be advised

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

The course aims to achieve the following outcomes. It will provide students:

1. with knowledge on the fundamentals of econometrics and its application

2. with knowledge and proficiency on the use of statistical packages for econometric and statistical analysis

3. with the ability to conduct independent data analysis and inquiry using the tools of statistics and econometrics

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1,2
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	1,2
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1,2
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	2,3

Learning Resources

Required Resources

The required textbook is:
J.M. Wooldridge, Introductory Econometrics, 5th Edition, South-Western 2012

Online Learning

MyUni Course WebPage provides lecture notes, computer lecture notes, homework questions and solutions. Please check this page frequently for important announcements and corrections.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Classes will meet twice per week, for a 2-hour lecture and a 1- hour tutorial. Students are expected to be present for all lectures and actively participate in all tutorial activities. The lecturer will hold office hours, except for breaks and holidays, with additional hours held by the tutor.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The standard undergraduate workload for a full-time student is 48 hours per week which equates to 12 hours per 3 unit course. This course has two hours of lectures and one hour of tutorials each week, which means that students should undertake nine hours of self-study each week of the teaching term.

Weekly homework assignments are issued each week. The lecturer will choose two of the weekly homework to be submitted and graded. All students may be asked to present their solutions during each tutorial session.

Learning Activities Summary

The tentative outline of the course (subject to change) is:

1. Review of Mathematical Tools, Probability Distributions and Statistical Inference (Wooldridge: Appendices A-C)
a. Basic mathematical tools
b. Probability distribution
c. Point and interval estimation
d. Large sample properties of estimators
e. Hypothesis testing and confidence intervals

2. Linear Regression Analysis (Wooldridge: Chapters 1-3)
a. Economic Data
b. Simple linear regression and ordinary least squares (OLS) estimation
c. Multiple linear regression
d. The properties, expected value and the variance of the OLS estimator

3. Issues in Multiple Regression Analysis (Wooldridge: Chapters 4-6)
a. Inference and hypothesis testing
b. Large sample properties of the OLS estimator
c. Other functional form
d. Goodness of fit

4. Heteroskedasticity (Wooldridge: Chapter 8)
a. Heteroskedasticity-robust inference
b. Testing for heteroskedasticity
c. Weighted least squares estimation

5. Specification and Data Issues (Wooldridge: Chapter 9)
a. Functional form misspecification
b. Proxy variables
c. Measurement errors

Subject to time availability, one or more of the following topics will be covered:

6. Panel Data (Wooldridge: Chapters 13-14)
a. Fixed effects estimation
b. Random effects estimation

7. Limited Dependent Variable Models and Sample Selection Corrections (Wooldridge: Chapter 7)
a. Logit and probit models
b. Tobit models
c. Poisson regression model
d. Models with censored and truncated data
e. Sample selection

8. Instrumental Variables Estimation and Simultaneous Equations Model (Wooldridge: Chapters 15-16)
a. Instrumental variables
b. Two-state least squares estimation
c. Simultaneity bias in OLS
d. Identifying and estimation a structural equation

Specific Course Requirements

Homework completion may require access to STATA. If you do not have STATA at home, you may use the computer labs on campus. Please refer to for further details.

Students may discuss homework assignments among themselves. Homework assignments may be submitted individually or as a group of two students belonging to the same tutorial session. If an assignment is turned in as a group, students in the same group will receive the same score.

For course related questions, students are encouraged to utilise the designated office hours of the lecturer and the tutor. Questions over the telephone are strongly discouraged. Students may utilise the online forum of MyUni.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Students will be assessed based on the following criteria:

Homework assignments	10%
Mid-term test	30%
Final examination	60%

Assessment Related Requirements

Attendance in class and tutorials is required.

Assessment Detail

Homework will be posted each week. The lecturer will choose two of the weekly homework assignments to be submitted and graded. For homework to be turned in, missed or late submissions will not be accepted and will be graded 0. Supplementary test or examination will not be given to replace the missed ones. Unless there are valid reasons and documentations, missed test or examination will be graded 0. Please refer to the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy (and the Schedule to the Policy) for further details about eligibility and application forms.

Submission

All tutorial assignments should be submitted to the tutors during tutorial sessions on the due date.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through .

Additional Assessment
If a student receives 45-49 for their final mark for the course they will automatically be granted an additional assessment. This will most likely be in the form of a new exam (Additional Assessment) and will have the same weight as the original exam unless an alternative requirement (for example a hurdle requirement) is stated in this semester’s Course Outline. If, after replacing the original exam mark with the new exam mark, it is calculated that the student has passed the course, they will receive 50 Pass as their final result for the course (no higher) but if the calculation totals less than 50, their grade will be Fail and the higher of the original mark or the mark following the Additional Assessment will be recorded as the final result.

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