Recommended readings are from the following textbooks. The books will be on reserve in the Waite Library.

--J. Woodridge, Introductory Econometrics

--R. Pindyck & D. Rubinfeld, Econometric Models and Economic Forecasts, 4th ed.

--L. Delwiche and S. Slaughter, The Little SAS Book: A Primer, 3rd ed. Also available electronically through www.lib.umn.edu.

Other readings will be available in Waite Library.

This 3-credit course covers statistical and econometric methods for the analysis of large datasets to support managerial and policy decisions. Methods for organizing, accessing and ensuring the quality of data are reviewed. Estimation techniques include panel data methods, limited dependent variable models, duration models, and time series analysis. Students will develop skills in using the SAS software package to analyze large datasets.

Assignments, homework datasets and lecture notes will be made available through NetFiles.