RS I: Econometrics Workshop

LECON2603  2016-2017  Louvain-la-Neuve

RS I: Econometrics Workshop
5.0 credits
30.0 h
2q

Teacher(s)
Gao Zhengyuan ;
Language
Anglais
Prerequisites

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

Main themes

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

There is a mix of theoretical and applied econometrics.

Aims

 

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

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.

Evaluation methods

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.

Teaching methods

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,').

Content

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

Bibliography

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

Faculty or entity<


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Program title
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Economics: General
5
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Master [120] in Economics: Econometrics
5
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