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ECOS3904: Applied Macroeconometrics
2025 unit information
This unit provides an overview of time series econometrics as applied in macroeconomics and finance. Topics include data transformations, linear models (univariate and multivariate), forecasting and evaluation, as well as methods for dealing with structural breaks and outliers. We also discuss how policymakers use the methods covered in the unit to help inform policy decisions. The unit will equip students with the necessary analytical skills for undertaking and critiquing applied research using time series techniques.
Unit details and rules
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Economics |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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Minimum of ((65% in ECOS2902) or (75% in ECOS2002)) and minimum of 65% in (ECMT2130 or ECMT2150 or ECMT2950 or ECMT2160) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Describe and summarise economic time series data using appropriate statistical methods;
- LO2. Develop an understanding of the most widely-used econometric methods for quantifying knowledge about the underlying structure of the macroeconomy, and understand the practical challenges in implementing these methods;
- LO3. Use statistical software for a range of macroeconometric analyses;
- LO4. Critically evaluate applied macroeconometric research, and understand some of the problems and solutions that arise in applied work.
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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