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FIN3008

Applied time series econometrics

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New from the academic year 2023/2024

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2023
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

The course deals with how empirical analyzes are performed using time series data, which models and methods are relevant to various issues, and how empirical models can be used to give predictions. Empirical work with applications in financial economics and macroeconomics will be discussed. Assessments of what are good empirical approaches for different types of time series analyzes are emphasized.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

You learn

  • how researchers design empirical studies using time series data in financial economics and applied macroeconomics, including the formulation of econometric models and the use of different methods.
  • how to evaluate models and choose between different models
  • how empirical models can be used to give predictions and how the prediction properties can be evaluated

Skills

You should

  • be able to understand the challenges of conducting empirical analyzes using time series data
  • be familiar with different models and methods that are relevant for different types of time series analyzes
  • be familiar with how different models can be used to give predictions
  • be able to apply models and methods in own analyzes using time series data

General competence

You should be able to

  • read and understand reports and research articles that make use of models and methods discussed in the course
  • reveal problems and shortcomings in academically weak analyzes within topics dealt with in the course
  • use the course content as a basis for their own independent academic work, such as the master's thesis

Learning methods and activities

2 hours of lectures every week. The course has compulsory activity. Specific requirements will be announced at the beginning of the term.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory activity

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Announced at the beginning of the term.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
FIN3006 7.5 sp Autumn 2023
TIØ4317 5 sp Autumn 2023
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Financial Economics
  • Economics
  • Social Sciences

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Economics