NABE Certificate in Applied Econometrics Program

SOLD OUT

November 15-18 , 2011
Washington, DC

The program is now SOLD OUT, however you can be added to the wait list by contacting nabe@nabe.com.

Has it been a few years since you brushed up on your econometrics?

Stay at the top of your game - enroll in NABE's Applied Econometrics Certificate Program, Econometrics for the Business Analyst, November 15-18 in Washington, DC.

For more than a decade, business economists and analysts have flocked to this popular offering from NABE to acquire the analytical tools needed to produce actionable results for their employers. If your company relies on your analysis for planning and decision-making, earn NABE's Applied Econometrics Certificate and enhance your ability to add value in your workplace.

The Applied Econometrics Certificate Program is not like academic econometric courses, which are often long on theory and short on practice. This program emphasizes business applications of statistical techniques and covers cutting-edge developments in economic methodologies and quantitative analysis.

Space is limited to 30 students - this seminar will sell out! Register now at the Early-Bird rate and save $200!

Topics to be covered:

• Econometric (structural) models
• Dummy (indicator) variables
• Diagnostics of structural models
• Distributed lag models
• ARCH and GARCH models
• Nonlinear models
• Probit/logit models
• Censored response models
• Pooling of time-series and cross-sectional data
• Multi-equation model applications
• Ex-post forecast evaluation

At minimum, participants should have a background in economic theory and econometric methods as this course is quite comprehensive.  Experience in the use of mathematics, statistics and regression analysis also is helpful.  The course content and time spent on each subject will be tailored to the participants’ backgrounds.  Examples in economics and finance will be used.  Time will be set aside to work on problems to accentuate the lecture material. The software package EVIEWS will be used by the instructor for this program - complimentary trial copies of this software will be provided to enrollees by NABE, upon request.

To register, click here.

 

About the Instructor

NABE's Applied Econometrics Certificate Program is instructed by Dr. Oral Capps.

Dr. Oral Capps, Jr. has a background of consulting experience in industry, government, and academia. He has conducted seminars in economic modeling and forecasting for the Institute of Professional Education. Dr. Capps received degrees in mathematics, statistics, and agricultural economics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University. He has received awards for teaching from Virginia Tech, Texas A&M University, and the American Agricultural Economics Association. He has been honored by the American Agricultural Economics Association, the American Council on Consumer Interests, Texas A&M University, and several editorial boards for outstanding research.

 

Registration Details

Early-Bird registration is now open. The deadline to register at the Early-Bird* rate is Friday, September 30.

NABE Member Early-Bird Registration : $1,400

Non-NABE Member Early-Bird Registration: $1,900

*After September 30, enrollment fees for both NABE members and non-members will jump by $200

Click here to register now online.

To register via mail or fax, download this form.

The program will take place Tuesday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

 

Location

Bureau of Labor Statistics
2 Massachusetts Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20212
1-202-691-5200

 

Hotels

Phoenix Park Hotel
520 North Capitol Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-737-9557

 

Click here for other hotel options.

 

Future Offerings

For future offerings of NABE's econometric certificate programs, check the Meetings page of the NABE Web site.

 

About NABE

Founded in 1959, NABE is a non-profit association offering professional services and products to people who use economics in their work.  NABE has more than 2,300 members worldwide and 41 chapters across the country.