ecm3ite intro time series econometrics

INTRODUCTION TO TIME SERIES ECONOMETRICS

ECM3ITE

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

The purpose of this subject is to introduce students to the theoretical and applied aspects of univariate time-series modeling in Economics and Finance. The topics to be discussed include the motivation for time series analysis and forecasting, time series decomposition, exponential smoothing, difference equations, the Box-Jenkins methodology, intervention analysis, transfer function models, stochastic trends, and unit-root testing. There will be a strong focus on applications and on the use of the EViews time series software package.

FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorLaszlo Konya

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites ECM2IE or ECO2EME

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsElements of forecasting (4th ed.)PrescribedDiebold, F.SOUTH-WESTERN COLLEGE PUBLISHING: CINCINNATI, 2007
ReadingsAn introduction to applied econometrics: A time series approachRecommendedPatterson, K.PALGRAVE MACMILLAN:UK ACADEMIC, 1998
ReadingsApplied econometric time seriesRecommendedEnders, W.3RD EDN, JOHN WILEY, 2010
ReadingsTime series models for business and economic forecastingRecommendedFranses, P. H.CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1998

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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Online

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Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

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Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLaszlo Konya

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Three 1,000-word assignments100

Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLaszlo Konya

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Three 1,000-word assignments100

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLaszlo Konya

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Three 1,000-word assignments100

Mildura, 2014, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLaszlo Konya

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Three 1,000-word assignments100

Shepparton, 2014, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLaszlo Konya

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Three 1,000-word assignments100