ADVANCED TIME SERIES ECONOMETRICS

ECM4ATE

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

The purpose of this subject is to introduce students to the theoretical and applied aspects of multivariate time series modelling in Economics and Finance. This subject provides students with a basic understanding of the linear algebra, multivariate calculus and simultaneous-equation models needed to work in this area. Topics covered include VAR modelling, Granger causality analysis, error correction models, cointegration, impulse response functions and variance decompositions. There will be a strong focus on applications from Business, Finance and Economics and on the use of the EViews time series package.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Laszlo Konya

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: ECM3ITE

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: ECO3ATE

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsApplied Econometric Time Series (2nd ed.)PrescribedEnders, W.WILEY, HOBOKEN 2004, 2ND EDITION.
ReadingsIntroduction to modern timeseries analysisRecommendedKirchgassner, G., Wolters, J.SPRINGER, 2008
ReadingsTime series models for business and economic forecastingRecommendedFranses, P. H.CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1998

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Laszlo Konya

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
three 1,500-word assignments100