Enjoyable Econometrics

Erscheinungsjahr 2019
ISBN: 978-1-107-16461-1
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 296 Seiten, HC gerader Rücken kaschiert, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 593 g

Econometrics can at first appear a highly technical subject, but it can also equip the practitioner with a useful skillset of smart ways to formulate research questions and collect data. Enjoyable Econometrics applies econometric methods to a variety of unusual and engaging research questions, often beyond the realm of economics, demonstrating the great potential of using such methods to understand a wide range of phenomena. Unlike the typical textbook approach, Enjoyable Econometrics follows in the footsteps of Freakonomics by posing interesting questions first before introducing the methodology to find the answers. Therefore, rather than equation-heavy sections based around complex methodologies, the reader is presented with chapters on 'Money' and 'Fashion, Art and Music'. Franses writes in a way that will enthuse and motivate the economics student embarking upon the essential study of econometrics. Indeed, the book shows that econometric methods can be applied to almost anything.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Franses, Philip Hans

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Stochastik Mathematische Statistik
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Volkswirtschaftslehre Allgemein Wirtschaftsstatistik, Demographie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction; 2. Correlation and regression; 3. Money; 4. Financial literacy and numeracy; 5. Postage stamps and banknotes; 6. Fashion, art and music; 7. Academic publications; 8. Trends and fads; 9. The takeaways; Notes, Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Franses, Philip Hans
Philip Hans Franses is Professor of Applied Econometrics and Professor of Marketing Research at the Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam. He is an elected Fellow of the International Institute of Forecasters, the Journal of Econometrics and of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. He has published several books, including A Concise Introduction to Econometrics (Cambridge, 2002), and more than 250 articles in international journals.