Academic Year:
2025/26
525 - Master's in Economics
61340 - Econometrics: a Case Study
Teaching Plan Information
Academic year:
2025/26
Subject:
61340 - Econometrics: a Case Study
Faculty / School:
109 - Facultad de Economía y Empresa
Degree:
525 - Master's in Economics
ECTS:
3.0
Year:
1
Semester:
Second semester
Subject type:
Optional
Module:
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1. General information
The objective of the subject is that the student learns to estimate empirical models, make predictions and interpret these models from an economic point of view. Given its applied aspect, upon completion of the subject, the student will be able to carry out basic studies on multiple aspects of economics. It is a subject that can provide students with very useful elements to carry out all kinds of applied work.
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/es/),These approaches and objectives are aligned with the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda ( https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/es/ ), in such a way that the acquisition of the learning results provides training and competence to contribute to some extent to their achievement. Specifically, Goal 4: Quality Education and Goal 5: Gender Equality.
2. Learning results
In order to pass this subject, the student must demonstrate knowledge to estimate empirical models, make predictions and be able to interpret these models from an economic point of view. They will must be able to use new instruments oriented towards different econometric applications and know how to face different empirical problems that may arise in their professional life.
3. Syllabus
BLOCK 1: Introduction and Basic Concepts in Econometrics and Statistical Software
BLOCK 2: Cases Using Cross-Section Data
BLOCK 3: Cases Using Time Series Data
BLOCK 4: Cases Using Panel Data
4. Academic activities
- Participative master class: 10 h
- Solving of cases and presentation of work: 20 h
5. Assessment system
The evaluation system will be of continuous assessment and the weighting will be:
1.- Continuous assessment (homework, questions in class) 10%
2.- Delivery of two papers 90% (45% each)
In accordance with the provisions of the Rules of Evaluation of the University of Zaragoza there is the possibility of a global assessment test.
Students who do not pass the continuous assessment or wish to improve the grade obtained therein must submit two new assignments at least three days prior to the official exam date and present them on the day of the selected examination session.
6. Sustainable Development Goals
4 - Quality Education
5 - Gender Equality