A Concise Introduction to Econometrics : An Intuitive Guide

Philip Hans Franses

ISBN 10: 0521520908 / ISBN 13: 9780521520904

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2003

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - 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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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Concise Introduction to Econometrics : An Intuitive Guide
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521520908
• ISBN 13: 9780521520904
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu

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Synopsis

This book is an ideal introduction for beginning students of econometrics that assumes only basic familiarity with matrix algebra and calculus. It features practical questions which can be answered using econometric methods and models. Focusing on a limited number of the most basic and widely used methods, the book reviews the basics of econometrics before concluding with a number of recent empirical case studies. The volume is an intuitive illustration of what econometricians do when faced with practical questions.

About the Author

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