2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog

EC 491 Quantitative Methods in Economics & Finance

Aimed at developing advanced quantitative skills needed for modern economic and financial analyses. The course covers the fundamental of regression analysis as well as regression with panel data and binary dependent variable. Time-series multivariate regression is also examined including cointegration tests, ARMA procedures, and causality tests. Computer applications of econometric programs are required. 

A prerequisite to EC 492

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MA 131 or MA133 or MA331