ARE 212 is an
introduction to the estimation and testing of economic models.
This course includes
analysis of the general linear model, asymptotic theory,
maximum likelihood, and the generalized method of moments.
Prerequisites
Students should be acquainted with basic statistics and linear
algebra, at the level these topics are presented in ARE 211.
Class schedule
Prof. Ward will lecture the first half of the course;
Prof. Ligon will lecture the second half of the course.
Grading
Grades for the course will be determined by performance on examinations,
problem sets, and an empirical course paper. There will be one midterm exam on
March 11 and a comprehensive final exam on May 16 12:30-3:30 p.m. The final
grade will roughly be based 40% on exams, 30% on the paper, and
30% on problem sets.
