ETC4410 Applied econometrics 2
Faculty of Business and Economics
ETC4410 Applied econometrics 2 is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2023 entry.
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Requisites
Before ETC4410
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ETC4410
No unit lists ETC4410 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B3701 to undertake this unit.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit involves a critical review of recent empirical work and techniques in econometrics. The topics to be covered include; i) the techniques used to estimate causal effects for use in policy-making and applying these in a range of contexts, and ii) structural vector autoregressions together with some practical applications that address macroeconomic issues.
On completion of this unit you should be familiar with recent developments in these fields and have developed the skills to undertake empirical work. Further, you should be able to critically evaluate empirical work and related policy implications.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment50%
- Examination50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
estimate causal effects using a variety of techniques
- 2
understand and critically evaluate empirical applications in the project evaluation literature
- 3
develop an understanding of urban and regional economic issues and associated modelling techniques
- 4
understand the modelling of trends, cycles and structural breaks
- 5
specify, estimate and interpret structural vector autoregressions
- 6
understand and critically assess methods used in applied settings such as by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Benjamin Wong
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ETC4410?
ETC4410 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ETC4410 offered?
In 2020, ETC4410 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is ETC4410?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ETC4410 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.