EKO638 - APPLIED TIME SERIES ANALYSIS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
APPLIED TIME SERIES ANALYSIS EKO638 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 7.5
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Team/Group Work
Drill and Practice
 
Instructor (s)Academic Staff 
Course objectiveThis course aims to introduce time series modelling for both stationary and nonstationary processes. 
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of this course the student will be able to follow the recent empirical literature; perform his/her own analysis of economic data.
Course Content? ARMA models
? ARCH models
? VAR models
? VECM models
? ARDL models
? Nonlinear ARDL models
? TAR Models
? Introduction to STAR Models 
References1. Enders, W., Applied Econometric Time Series, John Wiley & Sons.
2. Harvey, A.C., The Econometric Analysis of Time Series, Philip Allan.
3. Mills, T., Time Series Analysis for Economists, Cambridge University Press. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Basic Probability and Statistics Concepts
Week 2Difference Equations
Week 3Stationary Time Series Models: ARMA Models
Week 4Modelling Nonstationary Process
Week 5Modelling Volatility: ARCH Processes
Week 6ARCH Modelling Applications
Week 7Midterm exam
Week 8Multivariate Time Series Analyses: VAR
Week 9Cointegration and Vector Error Correction Models
Week 10ARDL Models
Week 11Granger Causality
Week 12Midterm exam
Week 13Nonlinear ARDL Model
Week 14TAR Models
Week 15Introduction to STAR Models
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms240
Final exam160
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes240
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes160
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14684
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)22448
Final Exam (Study duration) 15151
Total Workload3184225

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. To develop and deepen the knowledge of economics to an expert level, building on the competencies of the undergraduate education.  X  
2. To comprehend the interaction between related disciplines and economics.   X  
3. To be able to apply the advanced level knowledge acquired in economics.    X
4. To create new knowledge by combining the knowledge of economics with the knowledge coming from other disciplines.   X 
5. To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge in economics, to lead learning and carry out advanced level research independently.     X
6. To be able to develop new strategic approaches for unexpected, complicated situations in economics and take responsibility in solving them.    X 
7. To possess the communication network to bring up the economic and social needs of the region of residence on the agenda.  X   
8. To have sufficient social responsibility and awareness about the needs of society  X   
9. To be able to think analytically to identify problems in economics and to be able to make policy recommendations in economics based on scientific analysis of issues and problems.     X
10. To protect the social, scientific and ethical values at the data collection, interpretation and dissemination stages.     X
11. To be able to use the skills of modeling, empirical analysis and formulating policy options that are developed for economics in interdisciplinary contexts.    X

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