Roumen Vesselinov              ECON 382/721  
Introduction to Econometrics/Econometrics

                  

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ECON 382/721

Introduction to Econometrcis/Econometrics

Roumen Vesselinov, PhD RV@qc.cuny.edu
Office Hours PH 300T, Tu/Th 12:10 pm-1:10 pm
Required Text

Jeffrey M. Wooldridge, Introductory Econometrics:
A Modern Approach, 4th/5th Edition.

Course Webpage http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~rvesselinov/econ382.htm
Course Description:

3 lecture hr.; 1 lab hr.; 3 credits 
This course will begin with a review of statistics and hypothesis testing, then introduce simple and multiple regression techniques; the estimation of regression using ordinary least squares; inference; and the use of statistical software to estimate economic models.

Learning Objectives: To be able to conduct independently applied econometric analysis using empirical data. To interpret the results of the econometric analysis and make the appropriate conclusions for policy impementation.
Prerequisites: Math 131 or equivalent and ECON 249 (Statistics as Applied to Economics and Business) or equivalent. Any student that does not satisfy the prerequisite will be dropped from this class.
Homeworks:

Required but not graded.

Software: STATA® (www.stata.com) – required for HW, you can use PH 210 lab or buy (link) a student version ($35).
Help with STATA (link).
Grading:

All exams are open book; you can bring textbooks, notes, etc., only on paper, no electronic sources.
Exam 1 (20%), Exam 2 (20%), Final Exam (40%), Paper (20%)

A+(100%) A (90%) A- (86%)
B+ (82%) B (78%) B- (74%)
C+ (70%) C (66%) C- (62%)
D+ (58%) D (54%) F (<54%)
General Policies:

Integrity. Academic dishonesty of any form will not be tolerated. Penalties for cheating can range from a failing grade for an assignment to a failing grade in the course. Additional disciplinary action is also possible through Queens College. Please consult the CUNY policy on academic integrity for additional information (link).

Plagiarism: Plagiarism is a form of cheating. The assignments that you submit for this course must be your individual work.

Make-up Exams: Make-up exams will only be allowed in the event that a written, documented, explanation is accepted. Make-up exams may differ from the original exam.