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Lecture

Financial Econometrics


Name in diploma supplement
Financial Econometrics
Organisational Unit
Lehrstuhl für Finanzmarktökonometrie
Lecturers
Prof. Dr. Yannick Hoga
SPW
2
Language
English
Cycle
irregular
Explanation for irregular cycle
The courses in this module take place irregularly and (usually) in summer semesters. Information on whether the course is offered can be obtained from the chair homepage or the LSF.
Participants at most
no limit
Participants

Preliminary knowledge

Knowledge of basic econometric and statistical methods as well as knowledge of univariate time series analysis. Knowledge of a statistical programming language such as R is also helpful.

Abstract

Teaching current financial econometric methods for cross-sectional and time series data.

Contents

  • Stochastic discount factor
  • Nonlinear generalized method of moments (GMM)
  • Factor pricing models
  • Equity premium puzzle
  • Predictability of returns
  • Multivariate volatility modeling

Literature

  • Cochrane, J.H. (2005). Asset Pricing. Princeton University Press.
  • Linton, L. (2019). Financial Econometrics: Models and Methods. Cambridge University Press.
  • Newey, W. K. and McFadden, D. (1994). Large sample estimation and hypothesis testing. In Engle, R. F. and McFadden, D., editors, Handbook of Econometrics, volume 4, chapter 36, pages 2111–2245. Elsevier.
  • Francq, C. and Zakoian, J.-M. (2019). GARCH Models: Structure, Statistical Inference and Financial Applications. Wiley.

Teaching concept

Presentation of the material in theory and practice, the latter in R.

Lecture: Financial Econometrics (WIWI‑C1254)