While the authors of this text assume students have taken a basic course in statistics, they provide a complete appendix on basic statistical theory for those who may need a refresher. In addition, the authors include in an appendix a review of all relevant topics in matrix algebra. Includes data disk. An innovative feature of this book is the detailed descriptions of several pieces of applied econometric research. This book provides a compact, thirteen-chapter presentation.
Coverage includes clear explanations of the derivation of econometric methods and practices.
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