AEM 6120

Applied Econometrics

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Students will learn the derivation and use of standard econometric estimators including the general linear model, common maximum likelihood estimators and simultaneous equation estimators. Students will complete a semester long applied project applying concepts from the course.            

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: AEM 2100, MATH 1110 or equivalent.

Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will receive credit for only one course in the following group: AEM 4110, AEM 6120, PUBPOL 3100.

Permission Note Intended for: masters students.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

Outcomes

• Connect economic theory and data using econometric estimation techniques.
• Derive the OLS, GLS, IV and maximum likelihood estimators.
• Identify appropriate estimators and apply those estimators.

When Offered Fall.

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