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ECON30540

Academic Year 2024/2025

Advd Econometrics: Time Series (ECON30540)

Subject:
Economics
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Economics
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Vincent Hogan
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module introduces students to some of the most commonly used time series econometrics models and estimation methods in the field of macro economics and finance. We will explore univariate and multivariate time series (ARMA, unit roots, VAR, etc.).
This module assumes that students have passed an introductory econometrics module such as ECON30130 or equivalent.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module students should be able to:
1. describe the properties and shortcomings of a variety of econometric models and estimators,
2. apply the methods analyzed in class on macro and finance data.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

80

Lectures

22

Computer Aided Lab

10

Total

112


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The modules comprises lectures and hands-on computer lab sessions; the latter allow students to apply the techniques learned on real data and to develop confidence in handling datasets and statistical software.

AI may be used in this module to generate or check code in R, Stata, etc. However, you must understand how that code operates, be able to explain it, accept responsibility for it, and explicitly acknowledge that AI was used and in what ways it was used. You are also required to provide a reference for the software used, and what prompts (if any) where used. Here is an example of a citation:

Code generated by ChatGPT, March 31, 2024, OpenAI, https://chat.openai.com.

The following prompts were used: “XYZ”.

The use of AI-generated content without explicit attribution is a form of academic misconduct. Please note that if academic misconduct is suspected, you may be asked to discuss or explain components of your assignment to determine the authenticity of the work. Please refer to the UCD Student Academic Misconduct Procedure for more.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
ECON3007J - Econometrics of Financial Mark, ECON30420 - Advanced Econometrics, STAT30010 - Time Series Analysis, STAT3007J - Time Series Analysis


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Individual Project: Individual project involving data analysis Week 7 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
30
No
Exam (In-person): Final exam during end of trimester exam period End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
70
No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

1. Regular problem sets will be assigned throughout the semester for self-assessment; solutions will be posted on Brightspace and will be explained in detail during tutorials. 2. Appointments will be given to those students wishing to get individual feedback on the empirical assignments and the final examination.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Fri 13:00 - 13:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Tues 14:00 - 14:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Fri 10:00 - 10:50