This course aims at covering graduate level applied econometric techniques to quantitatively solve empirical economic problems.  In addition to the classical linear regression model, hypothesis testing and problems of non-spherical disturbances, more advanced topics are also considered.  Students will be trained to formulate econometric models and to identify the causal relationships between economic variables using computer software.  The emphasis is upon the interpretation and testing of results from different econometric estimation procedures.  Students will also be provided with practical experience of applying these techniques to quantitatively solve empirical problems that arise in economics and business.