ECON 335 - Introduction to Econometrics

Prerequisite

ECON 204 (Principles of Macroeconomics); STAT 201 (General Statistics) or STAT 204 (Statistics for Business Students) or STAT 301 (Introduction to Statistical Methods) or STAT 307/ERHS 307 (Introduction to Biostatistics). (Credit not allowed for both ECON 335 and AREC 335)

Description

Estimating statistical regression models of economic relationships; treatment of special problems that may arise in analysis of economic data. Students learn to:

• recognize the issues econometrics confronts;
• understand and critically evaluate econometrics models, such as OLS, GLS, and FGLS;
• apply the methods of econometrics to understand and evaluate situations encountered in the real world; and
• use econometrics analysis to predict the impact of economic policies on diverse groups in society.

The instructor uses vlips to train students in the use of Eviews software and introduces students to time series econometrics.

Textbooks and Materials

Unless otherwise indicated, textbooks and materials are required and can be purchased at the CSU Bookstore.

1. Basic Econometrics w/Software Disk, 4th Ed. (2003)
   Gujarati, Damodar N.
   ISBN: 9780072478525

Instructors

Ahmed Khalifa
(970) 491-2215
aliabdel@lamar.colostate.edu

Ahmed Khalifa has a Master of Science degree from Texas A & M University and is a Ph.D. candidate at Colorado State University. His teaching experience reflects his attempt to generate passion and excitement about the power of economics applications ranging from theoretical work of data modeling to empirics. Ahmed uses distinctive techniques into the way the world works to successfully process econometrics tools used in daily activities. Key to his teaching style is focusing on what students should learn and identifying the process that enhances student learning using a mixture of three components: logical clarity, applicability, and active learning inside and outside the classroom. Ahmed's style in teaching econometrics lies in the ability to relate the subject to the experiences of students and how they can apply their economics knowledge in their daily lives and future careers.

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