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14.27 Economics and E-commerce, Fall 2000
(2000-12)This course uses theoretical models and studies of "old economy" industries to help understand the growth and future of electronic commerce. We will begin with a discussion of relevant topics from industrial organization ... -
14.271 Industrial Organization I, Fall 2001
(2001-12)Covers theoretical and empirical work dealing with the structure, behavior, and performance of firms and markets and core issues in antitrust. Topics include: the organization of the firm, monopoly, price discrimination, ... -
14.30 Introduction to Statistical Method in Economics, Fall 2004
(2004-12)This course is a self-contained introduction to statistics with economic applications. Elements of probability theory, sampling theory, statistical estimation, regression analysis, and hypothesis testing. It uses elementary ... -
14.30 Introduction to Statistical Method in Economics, Spring 2003
(2003-06)This course will provide a solid foundation in probability and statistics for economists and other social scientists. We will emphasize topics needed in the further study of econometrics and provide basic preparation for ... -
14.32 Econometrics, Spring 2003
(2003-06)Introduction to econometric models and techniques, emphasizing regression. Advanced topics include instrumental variables, panel data methods, measurement error, and limited dependent variable models. Includes problem sets. ... -
14.33 Economics Research and Communication, Fall 2004
(2004-12)This course will guide students through the process of forming economic hypotheses, gathering the appropriate data, analyzing them, and effectively communicating their results. All students will be expected to have ... -
14.33 Economics Research and Communication, Spring 2002
(2002-06)Designed to expose students to the process of conducting independent research in empirical economics and effectively communicating the results of the research. Begins with an econometric analysis of an assigned economic ... -
14.33 Economics Research and Communication, Spring 2005
(2005-06)This course is for students interested in conducting original research on economics questions. There will be an emphasis on choice of research topics, primary sources, data sources, and research methods. The primary ... -
14.33 Economics Research and Communication, Spring 2012
(2012-06)This course will guide students through the process of forming economic hypotheses, gathering the appropriate data, analyzing them, and effectively communicating their results. -
14.381 Statistical Method in Economics, Fall 2006
(2006-12)This course is divided into two sections, Part I and Part II. Part I provides an introduction to statistical theory and can be found by visiting 14.381 Fall 2018. Part II, found here, prepares students for the ... -
14.381 Statistical Method in Economics, Fall 2013
(2013-12)This course is divided into two sections, Part I and Part II. Part I, found here, provides an introduction to statistical theory. A brief review of probability will be given mainly as background material, however, ... -
14.382 Econometrics I, Spring 2005
(2005-06)This course focuses on the specification and estimation of the linear regression model. The course departs from the standard Gauss-Markov assumptions to include heteroskedasticity, serial correlation, and errors in variables. ... -
14.384 Time Series Analysis, Fall 2002
(2002-12)Theory and application of time series methods in econometrics, including representation theorems, decomposition theorems, prediction, spectral analysis, estimation with stationary and nonstationary processes, VARs, unit ... -
14.384 Time Series Analysis, Fall 2007
(2007-12)The course provides a survey of the theory and application of time series methods in econometrics. Topics covered will include univariate stationary and non-stationary models, vector autoregressions, frequency domain ... -
14.384 Time Series Analysis, Fall 2008
(2008-12)The course provides a survey of the theory and application of time series methods in econometrics. Topics covered will include univariate stationary and non-stationary models, vector autoregressions, frequency domain ... -
14.386 New Econometric Methods, Spring 2007
(2007-06)This course focuses on recent developments in econometrics, especially structural estimation. The topics include nonseparable models, models of imperfect competition, auction models, duration models, and nonlinear panel ... -
14.41 Public Economics, Fall 2002
(2002-12)The study of the role of the government in the US economy. Topics include externalities and the environment; government-provided goods such as education; social insurance programs such as Social Security; government provision ... -
14.41 Public Economics, Fall 2004
(2004-12)This course examines the role of the public sector in the economy. The aim of the course is to provide an understanding of the reasons for government intervention in the economy, the extent of that intervention, and the ... -
14.42 / 14.420 Environmental Policy and Economics, Spring 2004
(2004-06)This course explores the proper role of government in the regulation of the environment. It will help students develop the tools to estimate the costs and benefits of environmental regulations. These tools will be used to ... -
14.451 Macroeconomic Theory I, Spring 2003
(2003-06)The first half of the semester is an introduction to the techniques and the applications of dynamic general equilibrium models, with particular emphasis on models of economic growth.