Chapter 5: Non-stationary time series and unit root test(3 Hours)
In this chapter, students will learn about the unit root non-stationary time series and the random walk time
series with drift. At the same time, we will introduce the time series with trend and the general unit root non-
stationary model, as well as the unit root test method. We intend to add online discussion questions to
interact with students in this chapter.
Chapter 6: Multivariate time series and Vector Auto-Regressive models(3 Hours)
In this chapter, students will learn about financial econometrics models for studying multivariate time series.
For studying the dynamic relationship of multivariate sequences, students will grasp the concept of cross-
correlation matrix and the simple commonly used vector autoregressive model (VAR). We will illustrate the
form and stationary conditions of the VAR(1) model, how to estimate the parameters and how to test for the
specified VAR model.
Chapter 7: Impulse response function and variance decomposition(3 Hours)
In this chapter, students will learn the impulse response function of the fitted vector autoregressive model,
and the variance decomposition. In the process of learning, we intend to demonstrate how to analyze
financial data and make predictions based on the learned models through statistical software, in order to
develop students' ability to apply the knowledge learned from this course.
Chapter 8: Co-integration test and Error Correction Model(3 Hours)
In this chapter, students will learn co-integration, co-integration VAR model estimation. We will explain co-
integration test methods and error adjustment models. We intend to add online discussion questions to
interact with students in this chapter.
Mid-term Review (2 hours)
Review all of the contents covered in the former half semester and make students prepare for the mid-term
exam.
Chapter 9: Properties, estimate, and forecast of ARCH models(3 Hours)
In this chapter, students will begin to learn about the econometric models of volatility modeling of asset
returns. We will introduce the characteristics of volatility, and basic properties of the ARCH model. We will
also illustrate the determination of the order for ARCH model, the estimation of the parameters and the test
of the model. In the process of learning, we intend to demonstrate how to analyze financial data and make
predictions based on the learned models through statistical software, in order to develop students' ability to
apply the knowledge learned from this course.
Chapter 10: Properties, estimate, and forecast of GARCH models(3 Hours)
In this chapter, students will learn about a model that could more fully describe the volatility process of
assets’ return: the generalized autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity (GARCH) model. We will
introduce the basic properties of the GARCH model, what are the pros and cons of the model. At the same
time, we will also explain how to estimate the GARCH model by the two-step estimation method, and the
prediction of the model. In the process of learning, we intend to demonstrate how to analyze financial data
and make predictions based on the learned models through statistical software, in order to develop students'
ability to apply the knowledge learned from this course.
Chapter 11: Properties, estimate, and forecast of asymmetric GARCH models(3 Hours)
In this chapter, students will learn about asymmetric GARCH models. We will introduce the asymmetric
effects of the EGARCH model on positive and negative return of assets, the estimation methods of the
model, and how to use the asymmetric GARCH model for prediction. In this chapter we intend to use a quiz
to evaluate the learning outcomes through an objective, automated online assessment system.
Chapter 12: Volatility estimates based on high-frequency data(3 Hours)
In this chapter, students will learn about the unique characteristics of financial high-frequency data and how
to estimate the volatility of high-frequency data. In the process of learning, we intend to demonstrate how to
analyze financial data and make predictions based on the learned models through statistical software, in
order to develop students' ability to apply the knowledge learned from this course.
Chapter 13: Market microstructure(3 Hours)
In this chapter, students will learn about the market microstructure. We will introduce asynchronous