Nonlinear Econometric Analysis OpenCourseWare: A Free MIT Graduate Study Economics Course

Published Jan 18, 2009

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You can complete a basic overview of econometric methods and models in this free OpenCourseWare provided by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 'Nonlinear Econometric Analysis' provides students with basic knowledge and applications of multiple nonlinear econometric models. The only prerequisite for this course is econometrics. Economics students seeking a graduate degree will find this course useful for complex econometric analysis.

Nonlinear Econometric Analysis: Course Specifics

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Nonlinear Econometric Analysis: Course Description

Discover the basics of econometric methods, including nonlinear models, the generalized method of moments, distributional methods and regression in this course. The use of statistical analysis to determine the correct applications of various theories and methods is covered. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)'s School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences provides instruction through this course to use nonlinear and quantile regression models and theorems to discover societal patterns. MIT Professors Victor Chernozhukov and Whitney Newey teach this course about analyzing the various econometric models and methods to determine which are best suited to various situations. Students learn to understand many nonlinear econometric models to evaluate their effectiveness.

Lectures and notes are available for free online. Some sample tests, some assignments and some readings are also available. For more information or to take this course, visit the nonlinear econometric analysis course page.

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