Getting accurate data on less developed countries has created great problems for studying these areas. Yet until recently students of development economics have relied on standard econometrics texts, which assume a Western context. Econometrics and Data Analysis for Developing Countries solves this problem. It will be essential reading for all advanced students of development economics.
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A rigorous but accessible foundation to modern data analysis and econometric practice. Contains many examples and exercises and data from developing countries which is available for immediate use on a free floppy disk.
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Preface. Data Theory in Development Research. Variables and Their Distributions. Part I Regression and Data Analysis. Simple Regression with Graphics. Curve Fitting. Multiple Regression with Graphics. Misspecification with Multiple Regression. Part II Working with Data: Cross Section and Time Series Analysis. Cross Section Analysis: the Problem of Heteroscedasticity. Working with Categorical Variables. Modelling Time Series. Autocorrelation and Misspecification. Part III Modelling Simultaneous Systems. Introduction to Simultaneous Models. Identification and Estimation. Carrying out Econometric Research.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780415094009
Publisert
1997-12-18
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
782 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
520