Suspended in 2025/26
EC542 Half Unit
Topics in Advanced Econometrics for Research Students II
This information is for the 2025/26 session.
Course Convenor
Prof Javier Hidalgo
Availability
This course is available on the MRes in Economics, MRes in Economics and Management, PhD in Economics and PhD in Economics and Management. This course is not available as an outside option to students on other programmes. This course uses controlled access as part of the course selection process.
For queries contact: econ.mres.phd@lse.ac.uk
Requisites
Mutually exclusive courses:
This course cannot be taken with EC518 at any time on the same degree programme.
Course content
See course content for EC485. Additionally, this course will examine more advanced theories and applications in Econometric Theory. Recent developments in the field will be discussed, giving students an insight into the process by which research is conducted, and suggesting fruitful areas for research.
Additional topics in this field are explored in Topics in Advanced Econometrics for Research Students I in the Autumn Term.
Teaching
20 hours of EC485 Topics in Advanced Econometrics lectures and 10 further hours of lectures in the WT.
This course is delivered through lectures totalling a minimum of 30 hours across Winter Term. There are no classes. Attendance at lectures is compulsory.
Indicative reading
Please consult the reading list for EC485. Additional readings will be recommended at the start of the course.
Assessment
Assessment Pathway 1
Exam (100%), duration: 120 Minutes in the Spring exam period
Assessment Pathway 2
Exam (50%), duration: 60 Minutes, reading time: 15 minutes in the Spring exam period
Essay (50%, 2000 words)
Key facts
Department: Economics
Course Study Period: Autumn Term
Unit value: Half unit
FHEQ Level: Level 8
CEFR Level: Null
Total students 2024/25: Unavailable
Average class size 2024/25: Unavailable
Controlled access 2024/25: NoCourse selection videos
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