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Introduction to Econometrics JAMES H. STOCK (Harvard University) and MARK W. WATSON (Princeton University) #147Econometrics opens a window on our complicated world that lets us see the relationship on which people, businesses, and governments base their decisions. #148 #151From the Preface In this new textbook by distinguished econometricians James H. Stock and Mark W. Watson, real-world questions and data from actual empirical studies #147open a window #148 through which the vitality and relevance of econometrics come into clear focus. The breadth of topics - including an introduction to program evaluation, panel data methods, instrumental variables regression, and regression with time series data - reflects the best of contemporary applied econometrics. REVIEWER PRAISE FOR INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRICS: #147Stock and Watson have managed to bridge the gap between statistical technique and economic interpretation in a clean, clear, and concise manner. #148 #151 #210scar Jord #224, University of California Davis #147The quality of the presentation is excellent - clear and understandable...This is, in my opinion, the best treatment I have ever seen to motivate the usefulness and relevance of the tools presented. #148 #151Pierre Perron, Boston University #147The authors are very effective in providing intuitive explanations, emphasizing conceptual approaches to technical material...Students who would be confused by mathematical derivations will come away with a more solid understanding of econometrics by reading this text. #148 #151Robert McNown, University of Colorado, Boulder #147Introductory econometrics books often make the crucial mistake of using some trivial examples that do not illustrate real problems that empirical economists encounter. This book significantly improves upon its competition by using examples, developing them in detail, and using well-motivated and important econometric issues for this development. #148 #151Mico Mrkaic, Duke University
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Textbook designed for and introduction to Econometrics. Provides the most modern treatment of econometrics, using theory and applications that match real-world theory and data.
Introduction to Econometrics
Introduction to Econometrics,James H. Stock,Mark W. Watson,Addison Wesley,0201715953,Business & Economics,Business / Economics / Finance,Business/Economics,Econometrics,Economics - General,Business & Economics / Economics / General
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