This subject covers the issues related to time series modeling of financial data. The main topics include modeling financial returns and assessing their predictability; estimation of long run relationships in finance; and estimation of financial volatility and its application to risk management. A range of econometric methods are employed, including the regression analysis, ARMA models, unit root tests, cointegration analysis, and GARCH-type models. There will be a strong focus on applications using econometrics package EViews.

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