Bachelor
2020/2021
Times Series Econometrics
Type:
Elective course (Economics)
Area of studies:
Economics
Delivered by:
School of Finance
Where:
Faculty of Economic Sciences
When:
4 year, 1, 2 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
5
Contact hours:
64
Course Syllabus
Abstract
We first review the basics of time series econometrics. Then, in more details, we look at the VAR class of models, including VAR, VARX, VECM, GVAR, and its rather broad application to macroeconomics, including fiscal and monetary policy and some finance applications. After that, we cover ARCH, GARCH with its application to value at risk and contagion. Course Prerequesites: Linear Algebra, Probability Theory, Mathematical Analysis, Basic Econometrics
Learning Objectives
- The objective of this course is to provide the student with tools for empirical analysis of time series and to show how econometric models can be applied to empirical models in macroeconomics and finance.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Apply econometric models to empirical models in macroeconomics and finance
Course Contents
- Introduction/reviewing of time series econometrics(a) Time Series Data { Stochastic processes Stationary and Ergodic Processes (b) ARs, MAs and ARMA processes (c) Correlogram, forecasting, and lag length selection, Box-Jenkins approach
- Non-stationarity: trends (deterministic and stochastic) and unit root tests: conse- quences, detection, remedies, breaks
- ARIMA Processes, Trend-cycle decompositions (Beveridge-Nelson, Hodrik-Prescott)
- Multivariate Time Series Models. VAR(a) Description of VAR models (estimation, impulse responses, variance decomposi- tion and forecasting) (b) Identication of VAR i. From VAR innovations to structural shocks ii. SVAR models: identication (short run, long run, sign restrictions) iii. Structural Shocks identied independently from VAR (c) Cointegration end Error Correction representation (ECM) (d) GVAR
- VAR applications(a) Finance. Log-linearized Models of Stock and Bond Returns (b) Macro. Monetary policy (c) Macro. Fiscal policy
- Modeling the conditional variance (ARCH, GARCH, Multivariate GARCH)(a) GARCH application: i. Value at Risk ii. Contagion
Assessment Elements
- Quizzes
- Home assignments
- Big practical homeworkbig practical homework in the end of the course
- Midterm testMidterm test is not compalsory, it works only for your benet, if you would like to take it
- Final test(if the grade of midterm is higher than the nal grade) and 60% other wise.
Interim Assessment
- Interim assessment (2 module)0.2 * Big practical homework + 0.3 * Final test + 0.15 * Home assignments + 0.3 * Midterm test + 0.05 * Quizzes
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Applied econometric time series, Enders, W., 2004
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Bruce E. Hansen. (2001). The New Econometrics of Structural Change: Dating Breaks in U.S. Labour Productivity. Journal of Economic Perspectives, (4), 117. https://doi.org/10.1257/jep.15.4.117
- Cochrane, J. H. (1994). Permanent and Transitory Components of GNP and Stock Prices. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.C46CF1D7
- Galí, J. (1996). Technology, Employment, and the Business Cycle: Do Technology Shocks Explain Aggregate Fluctuations? CEPR Discussion Papers. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.p.cpr.ceprdp.1499
- Marianne Baxter, & Robert G. King. (1999). Measuring Business Cycles: Approximate Band-Pass Filters For Economic Time Series. The Review of Economics and Statistics, (4), 575. https://doi.org/10.1162/003465399558454
- Sims, C. A., Stock, J. H., & Watson, M. W. (1990). Inference in Linear Time Series Models with Some Unit Roots. Econometrica, (1), 113. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.a.ecm.emetrp.v58y1990i1p113.44