Instructions

For question $1,$ you can submit a PDF or scanned copy of your work. Please consult with me if you don't know how to accomplish this.

For questions $2-5,$ you must use STATA, and must turn in a copy of your Do$-$file. The Do$-$file must perform every task below neatly and correctly.

The work you hand in must be your own. You must NOT copy any answers from anyone or anywhere else. Please review FIU's policy on academic misconduct for more information.

Questions

Derive the second$-$order condition $($SOC$)$ for the OLS estimator $-$ see class notes for week $2,$ equations $($I$)$ and $($II$)$ as a starting point.