ECON2105 Statistical Theory for Economists (University of Queensland): rated 2.2/5 overall across 3 reviews collected on UQ Wall.
ECON2105 is a University of Queensland course taught by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law in Economics. This page brings together its handbook details and what UQ students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 经济学家统计理论
Type: undergraduate
Credit points: 2
Subject area: Economics
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
This course provides a rigorous introduction to the statistical methods which are fundamental to further study in econometrics and mathematical economics. It aims to provide students with a formal understanding of key results encountered in elementary courses such as Introductory Econometrics (ECON2300) and to prepare students for more advanced courses such as Econometric Theory (ECON3330).
ECON2105 has 3 scored reviews: overall 2.2/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.2/5).
On Reddit: "The economics society releases a guide each year, which outlines each course in the bachelor of economics, with the percentages of students who get each mark. Just search “UQ bachelor of economics guide” and it should come up. As for difficulty, stay away from ECON2050, ECON2105…"
On Reddit: "Most of the videos that accompany the lectures on blackboard are done by a previous lecturer. Also I've been using ChatGPT a load for this course to help. Good Luck"
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Q: Is ECON2105 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 3 reviews: overall 2.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches ECON2105, and when is it offered?
A: ECON2105 is taught by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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