Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows the deadlines and scheduled events that are relevant to students, teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. Public holidays and University closures are also indicated. The academic year normally begins on 1 October each year and ends on 30 September of the following year.
Course calendar
The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..
Period | From | To |
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First semester | Sep 26, 2011 | Dec 22, 2011 |
Second semester | Feb 27, 2012 | May 25, 2012 |
Session | From | To |
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attività formative a scelta | Jan 1, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 |
Sessione invernale | Jan 9, 2012 | Feb 24, 2012 |
Sessione estiva | May 28, 2012 | Jul 6, 2012 |
Sessione autunnale | Aug 27, 2012 | Sep 21, 2012 |
Exam calendar
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Academic staff
Centanni Silvia
silvia.centanni@univr.it 045 8425460Marquis Mel Jacob
meljacob.marquis@univr.it 0458028061Peluso Eugenio
eugenio.peluso@univr.it 045 8028104Roventini Andrea
andrea.roventini@univr.itVaona Andrea
andrea.vaona@univr.it 045 8028537Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
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2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2012/2013
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TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Econometrics (2011/2012)
Teaching code
4S02464
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
9
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
SECS-P/05 - ECONOMETRICS
Period
First semester dal Sep 26, 2011 al Dec 22, 2011.
Location
VERONA
Learning outcomes
The course provides an overview of the main econometric tools, with particular emphasis on economic applications, developed interactively in class using the professional software Stata™.
The program is divided in four parts. The first part shows the standard econometric method (ordinary least squares regression, OLS), its properties, and statistical tests. The second part discusses the main limitations of OLS: wrong specification of the functional form, heteroskedasticity and autocorrelation. The third part introduces the problem of endogeneity and the instrumental variables (IV) estimators. The final part presents models suited for limited dependent variables (LDV): probit models, poisson models.
Program
1) Introduction
Econometrics; cross-section data and time series
2) Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) estimator
2.1) Introduction
Univariate and multivariate regression; marginal effects and elasticity
2.2) Goodness of fit
R2, adjusted R2, AIC and BIC criteria; forecast; outliers
2.3) Properties
Gauss-Markov assumptions; unbiasedness; efficiency; consistency; asymptotic normality
2.4) Hypothesis testing
t-test on one restriction; F test on several restrictions
3) OLS failures
3.1) Specification and functional form
Collinearity; superfluous and omitted variables; RESET test of specification; Chow test of structural stability
3.2) Heteroskedasticity of the errors
White test and Breusch-Pagan test; possible remedies: specification change, White robust standard errors, weighted least squares (WLS)
3.3) Autocorrelation of the errors
Durbin-Watson test and Breusch-Godfrey test; possible remedies: specification change, Newey-West robust standard errors, generalized least squares (GLS)
4) Instrumental variables (IV) estimator
4.1) Endogeneity
Autocorrelation and lagged dependent variable; measurement error; omitted variables; simultaneity
4.2) Simple instrumental variables (SIV) and generalized instrumental variables (GIV)
Assumptions; properties of the IV estimator; two-stage derivation (2SLS)
4.3) Instrument properties
Relevance test; weak instruments; Sargan validity test; Hausman exogeneity test
5) Models for limited dependent variable (LDV)
5.1) Models for binary dependent variable
Linear probability model (LPM), probit and logit models; marginal effects; goodness of fit; maximum likelihood estimate; hypothesis testing; ordered probit
5.2) Models for count data
Poisson regression; over-dispersion tests; negative binomial regression; marginal effects
Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
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Verbeek, M. | A Guide to Modern Econometrics | Wiley | 2000 |
Examination Methods
The exam is written, and it includes both theoretical, numerical and applied exercises on the topics covered in class.
During the course it is possible to submit up to two voluntary homeworks on specific parts of the program. These homeworks will contribute to the final grade.
Type D and Type F activities
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Linguistic training CLA
Gestione carriere
Student login and resources
Graduation
List of theses and work experience proposals
theses proposals | Research area |
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La (cattiva) gestione dei fondi comunitari in Italia | ECONOMICS - ECONOMICS |
Analisi dell'Impatto della Regolamentazione: potenziale e applicazioni concrete | Various topics |
Costs and benefits of the new Turin-Lyon railway line | Various topics |
Costs and benefits of new systems for speed control on italian motorways | Various topics |
Contingent valuation for the quality of hospital characteristics | Various topics |
Evaluating occupational impacts of large investment projects | Various topics |
Internships
Admission policy
ADMISSION POLICY
The admission procedure for international students is explained in details at:
www.magecverona.it/admission-benefits/
For further information please contact magec@dse.univr.it
Additional information
Additional information
For further information visit the program website, http://magec.dse.univr.it, or send an email at magec@dse.univr.it.