ECONOMIC FORECASTING
Application of econometric techniques to problems in macroeconomics and financial economics. The course focuses on macroeconomic forecasting and test of economic theories using stationary and non-stationary time-series data. Methods include predictive regressions, vector autoregressions, impulse response functions, and variance decomposition. Tests and comparisons of forecast accuracy are also included. Projects will be completed in STATA.
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: ECONOMIC FORECASTING Department: Economics Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level Prerequisite(s): ECON 203 and ECON 209
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027