Concise Introduction Econometrics: An Intuitive Guide - Softcover

Franses, Philip Hans

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521520908 ISBN 13: 9780521520904

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

In this short and very practical 2002 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.

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About the Author

Philip Hans Franses is Professor of Applied Econometrics and Professor of Marketing Research at Erasmus University, Rotterdam.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0521520908
• ISBN 13: 9780521520904
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 132