Fall 2025 - ECON 835 G100
Econometrics (4)
Class Number: 1083
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Tue, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
BurnabySep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Marie Rekkas
mrekkas@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
ECON 435 and ECON 798.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to econometric theory. Applications of econometric methods to both time series and cross-section data. Offered once a year.
COURSE DETAILS:
Prerequisites
Students enrolled in this course should have taken ECON 435 (Econometric Methods) and ECON 798
(Introduction to Mathematical Economics) or their equivalents.
ECON 835 serves as an introduction to graduate level econometrics. The aim of this course is to introduce
students to fundamental econometric theory and the basics of applied econometrics. Students are expected
to become familiar with ordinary least squares estimation, finite and large sample properties of the OLS
estimator, hypothesis testing, maximum likelihood estimation, instrumental variables and generalized
method of moments.
Grading
- Problem Sets 15%
- Lecture Participation 5%
- Term Test 35%
- Cumulative Final Exam 45%
NOTES:
- Problem sets will be assigned weekly and posted on Canvas. Problem sets should be submitted onCanvas. Every student must hand in his/her own work as group submissions are not allowed.
- Late submissions will not be accepted.
- Students are responsible for taking notes in class.
Course Policy
1. Lecture attendance is mandatory. If you miss a lecture, it is your responsibility to take class notes from
another student.
2. Students are expected to read and understand SFU’s academic dishonesty policies. If a student is found
to have violated these policies, their name will be referred to the Disciplinary Committee for
appropriate action.
3. The Department of Economics seeks to promote the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in
relation to our undergraduate and graduate students, administrative staff, sessional instructors, and
faculty members. Professional courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect to
individuals and topics dealing with difference of ethnicity/race, culture, religion, ability status, socioeconomic
status, sexual orientation, gender, gender diversity, citizenship, and national origin. We are
committed to fostering a departmental climate that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive as well as
ensuring that departmental policies and practices are fair.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
There is no required textbook for this course. The main web support for the course is Canvas. Students need to make sure that they have access to our Canvas ECON 835 course page, and should check Canvas for all course information.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Graduate Studies Notes:
Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.
To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit:
- SFU’s Academic Integrity Policy: S10-01 Policy
- SFU’s Academic Integrity website, which includes helpful videos and tips in plain language: Academic Integrity at SFU
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.