Fall 2019 - ECON 435 D100
Econometric Methods (5)
Class Number: 2886
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 6, 2019
Fri, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Jane Friesen
friesen@sfu.ca
1 778 782-3403
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Prerequisites:
ECON 201 or 301 and ECON (or BUEC) 333. Entry into this course requires a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or permission of the department.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
The application of econometric techniques to the empirical investigation of economic issues. Quantitative.
COURSE DETAILS:
Students in this course will learn basic econometric theory and practice. Emphasis will be on learning to do practical and careful analysis of microeconomic data.
Class time is divided between lecture and directed computer work as needed. Attendance is not included in the grading scheme, but I expect you to attend every class.
Grading
- Assignments 20%
- Midterm exam 1 20%
- Midterm exam 2 20%
- Term paper 40%
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
Computer software: The statistical package we will be using in this class is Stata. It is installed on the ECON student computing lab, to which you will have scheduled access. A student version of Stata for use in this course on your personal computers will be available for purchase at a reasonable price.
REQUIRED READING:
Wooldridge, Jeffrey M. “Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach.” Gencage/Nelson. I will be using the 7th edition, but 4th, 5th and 6th editions are fine. If you order from outside of North America, you can get a paperback version, which can be much cheaper.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
***NO TUTORIALS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES***
Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) at 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS