INTRODUCTION TO TIME SERIES ECONOMETRICS

ECM3ITE

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

The purpose of this subject is to introduce students to the theoretical and applied aspects of univariate time-series modelling 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.

School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Heidi Ryoo

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: Lectures, workshops, prescribed reading.

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: ECM2IE or ECO2EME or permission from the coordinator

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Upon successful completion of this subject, you should be able to understand various univariate and multivariate time-series econometric procedures.
02. Upon successful completion of this subject, you should be able to identify the appropriate procedures for various problems in economics, finance and business in general.
03. Upon successful completion of this subject, you should be able to perform these procedures and interpret their results.
04. Upon successful completion of this subject, you should be able to apply these techniques with EViews.
05. Upon successful completion of this subject, you should be able to write a report and present your results.
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