RS I: Econometrics Workshop [ LECON2603 ]

 Solid knowledge of econometrics at the theoretical and practical level. The course Advanced Econometrics I of the Research Master corresponds to the prerequisite.

The themes are taken in time series econometrics, financial econometrics and microeconometrics.

There is a mix of theoretical and applied econometrics.

The seminar aims at acquainting students with the current topics at the frontier of research in econometrics.

At the end of the semester, students select three seminars among the list of presented seminars. They write an extended summary of the three seminars, including a personal and critical view about the content. An oral exam is also organized where one of the three seminars (selected by the teachers) is presented in twenty minutes.

Research seminar style. The seminars are presented by invited speakers (local and from abroad) who are selected for their expertise. Additional material is made available to the students prior to the seminar for their better understanding (discussion papers, short notes introducing the topic,').

Topics in econometric theory, time series econometrics, financial econometrics and microeconometrics.

 No specific list, as the list of seminars changes from year to year.