ECON 3140

Econometrics

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 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, and causal inference.

Prerequisites ECON 3130.

Forbidden Overlaps AEM 4110, AEM 5111, ECON 3120, ECON 3140, GDEV 3550, GDEV 5550 and PUBPOL 3100

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

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP

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