The aim of the course is to understand the method of empirical economics, which rely strongly on econometrical models. The course presents the general method of linear regression allowing to estimate the links between several economic variables. The focus will be on understanding what lies behind those methods and the way to interpret economically the results.

Course plan

1. Review: random variables
2. Review: statistical tests
3. General principal of linear regression
4. Simple regression analysis
5. Multiple regression analysis
6. Linear regression interpretations
7. Composition effects
8. Interaction effects
9. Logit regression principle
10. Logit regression interpretation
11. Multicollinearity and Heteroscedasticity
12. Introduction causal inference: difference in difference

Suggestion of textbooks:

Dougherty, C. (2016). Introduction to econometrics. Oxford University Press.
Stock, J. H., & Watson, M. W. (2020). Introduction to econometrics (Fourth edition, global edition).
Maddala, G. S., & Lahiri, K. (2009). Introduction to econometrics. Wiley.

Chemin ROF:
/École d'économie de la Sorbonne/Licence 3ème année Economie/Semestre 6/UE1 Approche analytique/Choix économétrie en anglais ou en français/Introduction to econometrics
Chemin ROFid:
/02/UP1-PROG-02-L3B301-125/UP1-PROG-ELP-B301S625/UP1-C-ELP-B3E01220/UP1-C-ELP-B3015819/UP1-C-ELP-B3013019
Code Apogée: B3013019
Composante: École d'économie de la Sorbonne
Semestre: 6
Niveau: L3
Niveau LMDA: Licences
Niveau année: 3
Composition: Travaux Dirigés
Diplôme: Licence 3ème année Economie
Domaine ROF: [Sciences économiques] Sciences économiques
Type ROF: [L3]
Nature ROF: [3] BAC+3
Cycle ROF: [1]
Rythme ROF: [Initiale] initiale
Langue: []
Mention: Economie
Approbateur proposé Id: 455230
Approbateur effectif Id: 455230
Date validation: Thursday, 22 January 2026, 1:43 PM

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