Micro-econometrics, causal inference and time series econometrics
A.A. 2019/2020
Obiettivi formativi
The aim of this course is twofold. First, to learn how to analyse time-series (typically macro-) data. In particular, how to identify the effect of past shocks on the current state of the world, how to forecast future values and how to model the dynamic interaction between different series.
Second, to analyse the main challenges faced by economists and social scientists in answering empirical questions using micro‐data. The main emphasis will be on learning how to establish causal relationships between different variables and how to use this evidence to inform policy makers' decisions.
Second, to analyse the main challenges faced by economists and social scientists in answering empirical questions using micro‐data. The main emphasis will be on learning how to establish causal relationships between different variables and how to use this evidence to inform policy makers' decisions.
Risultati apprendimento attesi
By the end of the course students will be able to:
Understand the difference between a time series and an independent random sample.
Apply non-parametric and parametric techniques to model time series.
Choose and estimate parametric models for time series.
Compute the impulse response function.
Forecast future values.
Handle real‐world data.
Identify causal effects using micro-data
Link econometric theory with data work and produce an insightful and coherent empirical analysis.
Understand the difference between a time series and an independent random sample.
Apply non-parametric and parametric techniques to model time series.
Choose and estimate parametric models for time series.
Compute the impulse response function.
Forecast future values.
Handle real‐world data.
Identify causal effects using micro-data
Link econometric theory with data work and produce an insightful and coherent empirical analysis.
Periodo: Secondo trimestre
Modalità di valutazione: Esame
Giudizio di valutazione: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Corso singolo
Questo insegnamento non può essere seguito come corso singolo. Puoi trovare gli insegnamenti disponibili consultando il catalogo corsi singoli.
Programma e organizzazione didattica
Edizione unica
Responsabile
Periodo
Secondo trimestre
Prerequisiti
There is no formal prerequisite. However, some previous knwoledge of econonometrics is recommended for the micro-econometrics and causal inference module
Modalità di verifica dell’apprendimento e criteri di valutazione
One written exam for the time series module and one written eam for the micro-econometrics and causal inference module.
Module Micro-econometrics and Causal Inference
Programma
· Introduction: the "credibility revolution"' in empirical economics
· Example: Evaluating Education Policies
· Estimating Causal Policy Effects
· Randomized Experiments
· Regression Discontinuity Design
· Difference in Differences
· Panel Data
· Instrumental Variables
· Example: Evaluating Education Policies
· Estimating Causal Policy Effects
· Randomized Experiments
· Regression Discontinuity Design
· Difference in Differences
· Panel Data
· Instrumental Variables
Metodi didattici
Theory classes (40 hours)
Materiale di riferimento
· Lecture slides
· Jousha D. Angrist and Jorn-Steffen Pischke (2015) Mastering Metrics, Princeton University Press
· Specific papers indicated in each chapter
· Jousha D. Angrist and Jorn-Steffen Pischke (2015) Mastering Metrics, Princeton University Press
· Specific papers indicated in each chapter
Module Time Series Econometrics
Programma
Topics will include.
Definition of univariate time series.
Non-parametrics characterisation.
Ergodicity and stationarity as generalisation of the iid framework.
Parametric modelling of weakly dependent univariate time series (ARMA modelling). Impulse response functions for ARMA.
Inference in ARMA modelling.
Forecasting with ARMA models.
Model selection: parsimonious modelling.
Parametric modelling of strongly dependent univariate time series: unit root modelling. Forecasting with unit roots.
Unit root testing.
Multivariate modelling: VARMA and VAR modelling for weakly autocorrelated time series. Impulse response function for VARs.
Identification and estimation in VAR models.
Regression models for weakly dependent and unit root multivariate time series (cointegration). Forecasting for multivariate time series.
Large dimensional weakly dependent time series: estimation and forecasting of factor models.
Definition of univariate time series.
Non-parametrics characterisation.
Ergodicity and stationarity as generalisation of the iid framework.
Parametric modelling of weakly dependent univariate time series (ARMA modelling). Impulse response functions for ARMA.
Inference in ARMA modelling.
Forecasting with ARMA models.
Model selection: parsimonious modelling.
Parametric modelling of strongly dependent univariate time series: unit root modelling. Forecasting with unit roots.
Unit root testing.
Multivariate modelling: VARMA and VAR modelling for weakly autocorrelated time series. Impulse response function for VARs.
Identification and estimation in VAR models.
Regression models for weakly dependent and unit root multivariate time series (cointegration). Forecasting for multivariate time series.
Large dimensional weakly dependent time series: estimation and forecasting of factor models.
Metodi didattici
Theory classes (40 hours)
Materiale di riferimento
The main reference textbook for the course is:
Time Series Analysis, by J. D. Hamilton, 1994, Princeton University Press .
Other references may be mentioned as the course progresses.
Time Series Analysis, by J. D. Hamilton, 1994, Princeton University Press .
Other references may be mentioned as the course progresses.
Moduli o unità didattiche
Module Micro-econometrics and Causal Inference
SECS-S/01 - STATISTICA - CFU: 6
Lezioni: 40 ore
Docente:
Frattini Tommaso
Turni:
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Docente:
Frattini Tommaso
Module Time Series Econometrics
SECS-P/05 - ECONOMETRIA - CFU: 6
Lezioni: 40 ore
Docente:
Iacone Fabrizio
Turni:
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Docente:
Iacone FabrizioDocente/i
Ricevimento:
Mercoledì 9:30-12:30. Il ricevimento studenti è sospeso fino al 28 aprile.
Stanza 218 o MS Teams
Ricevimento:
Wednesday, 11AM to 1PM. Please email me to arrange an appointment
Stanza 4 (DEMM Secondo piano)