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Sort Desciption: The term econometrics means economic measurement. Econometrics is a body of ... Economics 162 is the basic introductory course in econometrics in the ...
Content Inside: ECONOMICS 162: Introduction to Econometrics Professor Rachel Friedberg Brown University Office: Robinson Hall 216 Spring 2007 Office Hours: Wednesday 12:00-1:30 Phone: 863-7578 E-mail: Rachel_Friedberg@brown.edu Mr. Alex Levkov Office: Robinson Hall Basement Office Hours: Thursday 10:00-11:30 Phone: 248-1900 E-mail: Alexey_Levkov@brown.edu Mr. Daniel Puskin Office: Robinson Hall Basement Office Hours: Tuesday 2:15-3:45 Phone: 863-2735 E-mail: Daniel_Puskin@brown.edu Course Website: available at mycourses.brown.edu Course Description: The term econometrics means economic measurement. Econometrics is a body of statistical methods developed for the analysis of economic data. Economists use econometrics to measure economic phenomena estimate economic relationships test the validity of competing economic theories forecast economic variables and evaluate government and business policies. Economics 162 is the basic introductory course in econometrics in the Economics Department at Brown. The course covers topics in probability theory statistics and econometrics including simple and multiple regression analysis and inference and hypothesis testing. Time permitting we will also cover problems in estimation. The goal of the course is to provide students with the theoretical background and practical skills needed for interpreting and carrying out empirical work in economics. Requirements: Economics 162 is a requirement for students concentrating in Economics or the Business Economics track of COE. The prerequisites are Economics 11 and Mathematics 6 7 or 9. There is no statistics prerequisite. Students are encouraged to take this course as early as possible as it is a prerequisite for some electives in the Economics Department. Economics 162 is to be distinguished from Economics 163 the other introductory econometrics course which requires a background in both statistics and matrix algebra and which is taught at a more advanced level. If you are a Mathema ...
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