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CS92PROD
Introduction to Forecasting in Economics and Finance


ECON 386
Spring 2019 not offered
Certificates: Applied Data Science
Course Cluster: Data Analysis Minor

This course is an introduction to forecasting widely used by economists; forecasts are constantly made in business, finance, economics, government, and many other fields, and they guide many important decisions. The course focuses on core modeling and forecasting methods that are very widely applicable. We first introduce several fundamental issues relevant to any forecasting exercise, and then treats the construction, use, and evaluation of modern forecasting models.

Students work on individual research projects and learn how to build and use forecasting models.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ECON
Course Format: LectureGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: ECON302
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (CADS)(DATA-MN)(ECON-MN)(ECON)

Last Updated on MAR-28-2024
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