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Econ 276: Limited Dependent Variables. (Graduate, Winter)

Possible topics: nonlinear panel data models, quantile regression, logit, probit, tobit, censoring/truncation, duration models, index models, bootstrap, discrete choices, random coefficients, simulation based estimation, Bayesian modeling, MCMC, factor analysis, Random Matrix Theory, estimation of social networks . Prerequisite: 273 or consent of instructor. Syllabus.

Econ 102B: Introduction to Econometrics. (Undergraduate, Winter)

Introduction to the theory and practice of econometrics. Linear regression model: estimation, testing and inference. Extensions to dynamic models, simultaneous equations and panel data. Financial econometrics and nonlinear models. Prerequisites: 50, 102A or equivalent. Recommended: computer experience. Syllabus.

Econ 221: Political Economy II: Empirical Research Methods. (Graduate, Not offered in 2010)

Preparation for advanced research in applied political economy. Focus is on econometric methods (panel data, IV, treatment estimation, nonlinear models, random coefficients, duration models, factor analysis) with applications to economic and political development, economic voting, war and economic interdependence, corruption, legislative behavior, and social networks. Prerequisites: Part of a two-part sequence with 220. Syllabus.