LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, students will be familiar with basic econometric methods; be able to implement these methods using the R language (http://www.r-project.org/); know how to interpret statistical results correctly and draw appropriate conclusions.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 13.09.2021 - 26.10.2021
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Matthijs Lof
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course provides an introduction to the standard linear regression model, which is the core of econometrics. Topics include estimation by ordinary least squares (OLS), interpreting regression results, hypothesis testing, and misspecification issues. In addition to the standard regression model, we will look at event-study methodology, instrumental variables and panel data. This is an applied course, meaning that all topics will be illustrated by empirical examples related to investments and corporate finance using real data.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Exercises (50%) and exam (50%)
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Classroom hours, 24 h
Class preparation, 48 h
Preparing exercise sets, 50 h
Exam preparation, 37 h
Exam, 3 h
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Readings, exercises, slides, and other materials will be provided by the lecturer.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
4 Quality Education
5 Gender Equality
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Period:
2020-2021 Autumn I
2021-2022 Autumn I
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=28C00200
Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.
The course is offered to BIZ students only. A maximum of 90 students will be admitted to the course. Students of Aalto Finance B.Sc. Programme and exchange students with Finance specialization at their home university will be admitted to the course.