T02

21 Setembro 2016, 11:00 • Isabel Proença

OLS estimator and the minimization of the sum of squared residuals: The MLR model; fitted values and residuals; OLS estimates; interpretation of the OLS estimates; elasticities. Examples.

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T01

20 Setembro 2016, 11:30 • Isabel Proença

Introduction to the course: Description, aims, Learning goals, detailed program, texts, and assessment.

The nature of econometrics and economic data: the scope of econometrics; structures of economic data; empirical model vs theoretical model; causality and the notion of ceteris paribus.

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