Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows the deadlines and scheduled events that are relevant to students, teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. Public holidays and University closures are also indicated. The academic year normally begins on 1 October each year and ends on 30 September of the following year.
Course calendar
The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..
Period | From | To |
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Primo Semestre Magistrali | Oct 2, 2017 | Dec 22, 2017 |
Secondo Semestre Magistrali | Feb 26, 2018 | May 25, 2018 |
Session | From | To |
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Esami sessione invernale Magistrali | Jan 8, 2018 | Feb 23, 2018 |
Esami sessione estiva Magistrali | May 28, 2018 | Jul 6, 2018 |
Esami sessione autunnale 2018 | Aug 27, 2018 | Sep 14, 2018 |
Session | From | To |
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Lauree sessione autunnale (validità a.a. 2016/17) | Nov 27, 2017 | Nov 28, 2017 |
Lauree sessione invernale (validità a.a. 2016/17) | Apr 4, 2018 | Apr 6, 2018 |
Lauree sessione estiva (validità a.a. 2017/18) | Sep 10, 2018 | Sep 11, 2018 |
Period | From | To |
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All Saints Day | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2017 |
Festa Immacolata Concezione | Dec 8, 2017 | Dec 8, 2017 |
attività sospese (Natale) | Dec 23, 2017 | Jan 7, 2018 |
Easter break | Mar 30, 2018 | Apr 3, 2018 |
Liberation Day | Apr 25, 2018 | Apr 25, 2018 |
attività sospese (Festa dei lavoratori) | Apr 30, 2018 | Apr 30, 2018 |
Labour Day | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2018 |
Festa Patronale | May 21, 2018 | May 21, 2018 |
attività sospese estive | Aug 6, 2018 | Aug 24, 2018 |
Exam calendar
Exam dates and rounds are managed by the relevant Economics Teaching and Student Services Unit.
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Academic staff
Taschini Luca
luca.taschini@univr.it 045 802 8736Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
1° Year
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2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019
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Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Financial econometrics (2017/2018)
Teaching code
4S00241
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
9
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
SECS-P/05 - ECONOMETRICS
Period
Primo Semestre Magistrali dal Oct 2, 2017 al Dec 22, 2017.
Learning outcomes
Financial econometrics is the intersection of statistical techniques and finance. Financial econometrics provides a set of tools that are useful for modeling financial data and testing beliefs about how markets work and prices are formed.
Program
1. The simple regression model: CAPM
2. The multiple regression model: multifactor models, tests of portfolio efficiency, performance analysis
3. The generalized regression model: active portfolio management (Black-Litterman)
4. Financial returns modeling: ARMA models
5. Volatility modeling: ARCH/GARCH models
Texbooks:
Stock, J e M. Watson, Introduction to Econometrics, Pearson
Verbeek, M., A Guide to Modern Econometrics, Wiley
1. Stock-Watson, ch. 4, 5, 17
2.Suggested readings: F. Black, M. Jensen e M. Scholes (1972) “The Capital asset pricing model: some empirical tests”; E. Fama, J. MacBeth (1973), “Risk, return and equilibrium: empirical tests”, Journal of Political Economy.
3. Stock-Watson, ch. 6, 7, 18.1-18.6
4. M. Britten-Jones (1999), “The Sampling Error in Estimates of Mean-Variance Efficient Portfolio Weights”, Journal of Finance;
Suggested reading: E. Fama, K. French (1993) “Common risk factors in the returns of stocks and bonds”, Journal of Financial Economics.
For a general treatment of portfolio theory,see: Edwin J. Elton, Martin J. Gruber,Stephen J. Brown, William N. Goetzmann, Modern Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis, Wiley and Sons.
5. Suggested readings: P. Jorion (1992) “Portfolio optimization in practice”, Financial Analyst Journal; F.Black e R.Litterman (1991) “Global portfolio optimization”, Financial Analyst Journal.
6. Verbeek, ch. 8 and handout.
7. Verbeek, ch. 8 and handout.
Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
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Verbeek, M. | A Guide to Modern Econometrics | Wiley | 2000 | ||
James H. Stock, Mark W. Watson | Introduzione all'econometria (Edizione 4) | Pearson Education Italia | 2016 | 978-8-891-90124-8 |
Examination Methods
Written exam
Type D and Type F activities
years | Modules | TAF | Teacher | |
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1° | An Introduction to the History of Economics and Business Economics | D |
Sergio Noto
(Coordinator)
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1° | Introduction to dynamic optimization with economic applications | D | Not yet assigned | |
1° 2° | Python Laboratory | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Advanced Excel Laboratory (Verona) | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Excel Laboratory (Verona) | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
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Career prospects
Module/Programme news
News for students
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Graduation
List of theses and work experience proposals
theses proposals | Research area |
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Tesi di laurea magistrale - Tecniche e problemi aperti nel credit scoring | Statistics - Foundational and philosophical topics |
Fattori ESG e valutazione d'azienda | Various topics |
Il metodo Monte Carlo per la valutazione di opzioni americane | Various topics |
Il Minimum Requirement for own funds and Eligible Liabilities (MREL) | Various topics |
L'acquisto di azioni proprie | Various topics |
Proposte Tesi A. Gnoatto | Various topics |