A Concise Introduction to Econometrics An Intuitive Guide [Paperback]

This 2002 book is an ideal practical introduction to the basics of econometrics.Assuming only basic familiarity with matrix algebra and calculus the book is an ideal introduction for beginning students of econometrics. Central to the book are 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 ending 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.Assuming only basic familiarity with matrix algebra and calculus the book is an ideal introduction for beginning students of econometrics. Central to the book are 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 ending 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.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.1. Introduction; 2. A few basic tools; 3. Econometrics, a guided tour; 4. Seven case studies; 5. Conclusion; 6. References; 7. Bibliography. Offers a short and practical introduction to econometrics. Journal of Economic Literature Although not a substitute for a course in econometrics, this work does provide a broad olw