A concise introduction to econometrics

Description

In this short and very practical introduction to econometrics Philip Hans Franses guides the reader through the essential concepts of econometrics. Central to the book are practical questions in various economic disciplines, which can be answered using econometric methods and models. The book focuses on a limited number of the essential, most widely used methods, before going on to review the basics of econometrics. The book ends with a number of case studies drawn from recent empirical work to provide an intuitive illustration of what econometricians do when faced with practical questions. Throughout the book Franses emphasises the importance of specification, evaluation and implementation of models appropriate to the data. Assuming basic familiarity only with matrix algebra and calculus the book is designed to appeal as either a short stand-alone introduction for students embarking on an empirical research project or as a supplement to any standard introductory textbook.

First Sentence

In this chapter I provide an introductory discussion of what econometrics is and what econometricians do.

Description

"In this introduction to econometrics Philip Hans Franses guides the reader through the essential concepts of econometrics. Central to the book are practical questions in various economic disciplines, which can be answered using econometric methods and models. The book focuses on a limited number of the essential, most widely used methods, before going on to review the basics of econometrics. The book ends with a number of case studies drawn from recent empirical work to provide an intuitive illustration of what econometricians do when faced with practical questions. Throughout the book Franses emphasizes the importance of specification, evaluation, and implementation of models appropriate to the data." "Assuming basic familiarity only with matrix algebra and calculus, the book is designed to appeal as either a short stand-alone introduction for students embarking on an empirical research project or as a supplement to any standard introductory textbook."--Jacket.

Subjects

Genres

• Case studies.

Other Editions

• A concise introduction to econometrics: an intuitive guideCambridge University Press2002-01-01
• A concise introduction to econometricsCambridge University Press2002-01-01
• A Concise Introduction to EconometricseBookCambridge University Press2002-01-01
• A Concise Introduction to EconometricsHardcoverCambridge University Press2003-01-13
• A Concise Introduction to EconometricsPaperbackCambridge University Press2003-02-01