ECON 3140

Econometrics

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Introduction to the theory and application of econometric techniques. Emphasis is on foundations and development of econometric models, focusing on how a theoretical economic model can be placed into a statistical framework where data is used for the purposes of prediction/forecasting, measurement, and/or testing of economic theory. Topics include estimation and inference in bivariate and multiple regression models, instrumental variables, regression with qualitative information, heteroskedasticity, serial correlation.

Prerequisites ECON 3130.

Forbidden Overlaps ECON 3120, ECON 3140

Distribution Requirements (OPHLS-AG, SBA-AG), (SDS-AS, SSC-AS), (OCE-IL)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

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