The Subject Statistics

The aim of the subject major is to provide students with the ability to use quantitative models and methods for the analysis of data regarding economic conditions. Students will therefore learn to construct quantitative models and to make use of statistical methods as a basis of economic analysis and planning as well as economic decision making.

Work in this subject embraces both the development and application of economic, statistical and mathematical models and methods as well as related issues of prognosis and decision making. Economic analysis and prognosis are of central importance. Relevant professional fields include econometricians, market analysis, operations analysis and other types of planning and investigating those matters which demand both a professional knowledge of economics and a familiarity with quantitative methods.

The Department of Finance and Statistics is responsible for the degree programme.