8306-HS2023-0-Time Series Analysis II





Root number 8306
Semester HS2023
Type of course Lecture
Allocation to subject Economics
Type of exam Written exam
Title Time Series Analysis II
Description This course provides an introduction to modern time series econometrics. The first part of the course deals with univariate time series processes but the main emphasis is on the multivariate case. In particular, we study the estimation, interpretation, and identification of VAR models. The analysis starts from a stationary context, which is then extended to a non-stationary one including cointegration analysis. Finally, the course also examines factor models. Every second week, exercises in the computer lab complement the lectures with empirical applications.

Readings: We do not follow a single textbook during the whole semester but will provide specific references for each part of the course. The most important references are Hansen (2022) "Econometrics" and Kilian and Lütkepohl (2017) "Structural vector autoregressive analysis". Both books are available on the webpage of their authors.

Language: English
Credits: 3 SWS / 4.5 ECTS
Prerequisites: Econometrics II is recommended

Lecture: Thursdays, 10.15-12.00hrs, A027, UniS
office hours: Mondays 09.30 - 11.30 h

Exercises with assistant: Marc Schranz (marc.schranz@unibe.ch), 212, H4
*** exercises start at 08.30 hrs ***


1st exam: Thursday, 21.12.2023, 10.15-12.00hrs (105 min), A027, UniS
2nd exam: Thursday, 15.02.2024, 10.15-12.00hrs (105 min), 114, H4
ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course) No registration/deregistration in CTS (Admission in ILIAS possible). ILIAS
Link to another web site
Lecturers Prof. Dr. Blaise Stéphane MellyDepartment of Economics 
ECTS 4.5
Recognition as optional course possible No
Grading 1 to 6
 
Dates Thursday 10:15-12:00 Weekly
Friday 08:15-10:00 Fortnightly
Friday 8/12/2023 08:15-10:00
Thursday 15/2/2024 10:15-12:00
 
Rooms Seminarraum 212, Hauptgebäude H4
Seminarraum A 027, UniS
External rooms 114, H4
 
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