Empirical Methods.

Catalog description

This course teaches students to use current statistical software to perform empirical analysis of economic theory and applications. It is designed to provide students with practical data and econometric analysis skills for the workplace (private sector or government). The course will cover data collection, entry management, analysis and presentation. Some Familiarity with computer programming is recommended. Prerequisites: ECON 053 ; ECON 055 ; MATH 035 or MATH 037 or MATH 130 or MATH 131 or INTL 101; or permission of instructor. ( PLAW )