Michael G. Zdinak

Michael G. Zdinak

Econometrics · Finance · ML
Washington University in STL
Economics PhD

Teaching

Introduction to Econometrics

Instructor, Washington Univesrity in St. Louis, 2021

A theoretical and empirical course which provides students with the theoretical tools and practical experience necessary to do applied econometric research. We explore basic techniques that allow economists to analyze real world data to study economic concepts, theories, and phenomena. Students use statistical software for hands-on econometric exercises and research projects that are designed to provide experience working with the techniques covered in class.

Introduction to Stata

Instructor, Washington Univesrity in St. Louis, 2019

Course introduces students to the data analysis and statistical software tools used in upper-level econometrics courses and is designed to serve as a bridge between introductory econometrics and applied work with real-world databases.

Economic Analysis with Excel

Instructor, Washington Univesrity in St. Louis, 2019

New Course for 2019FL offers students the opportunity to master the advance functionality of Microsoft Excel, and to apply those skills to common economic, statistical, and financial problems. Even those familiar with the basic functioning of Excel may be surprised to learn how little of its full capability most users access.

Introduction to Econometrics

Teaching Assistant, Washington Univesrity in St. Louis, 2015

Econometrics is the development and application of statistical techniques for the measurement of economic phenomena. This course is your initial study of econometric theory and practice. Topics include: translating economic theory into statistical models, statistical foundations of econometrics, multiple regression, hypothesis testing, multicollinearity, specification error, autocorrelation, errors in variables, identification, and simultaneous estimation.