Introductory Econometrics

Intuition, Proof, and Practice

Business & Finance, Economics, Econometrics
Cover of the book Introductory Econometrics by Jeffrey Zax, Stanford University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jeffrey Zax ISBN: 9780804777209
Publisher: Stanford University Press Publication: March 31, 2011
Imprint: Stanford Economics and Finance Language: English
Author: Jeffrey Zax
ISBN: 9780804777209
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Publication: March 31, 2011
Imprint: Stanford Economics and Finance
Language: English

Introductory Econometrics: Intuition, Proof, and Practice attempts to distill econometrics into a form that preserves its essence, but that is acceptable—and even appealing—to the student's intellectual palate. This book insists on rigor when it is essential, but it emphasizes intuition and seizes upon entertainment wherever possible. Introductory Econometrics is motivated by three beliefs. First, students are, perhaps despite themselves, interested in questions that only econometrics can answer. Second, through these answers, they can come to understand, appreciate, and even enjoy the enterprise of econometrics. Third, this text, which presents select innovations in presentation and practice, can provoke readers' interest and encourage the responsible and insightful application of econometric techniques. In particular, author Jeffrey S. Zax gives readers many opportunities to practice proofs—which are challenging, but which he has found to improve student comprehension. Learning from proofs gives readers an organic understanding of the message behind the numbers, a message that will benefit them as they come across statistics in their daily lives. An ideal core text for foundational econometrics courses, this book is appropriate for any student with a solid understanding of basic algebra—and a willingness to use that tool to investigate complicated issues.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Introductory Econometrics: Intuition, Proof, and Practice attempts to distill econometrics into a form that preserves its essence, but that is acceptable—and even appealing—to the student's intellectual palate. This book insists on rigor when it is essential, but it emphasizes intuition and seizes upon entertainment wherever possible. Introductory Econometrics is motivated by three beliefs. First, students are, perhaps despite themselves, interested in questions that only econometrics can answer. Second, through these answers, they can come to understand, appreciate, and even enjoy the enterprise of econometrics. Third, this text, which presents select innovations in presentation and practice, can provoke readers' interest and encourage the responsible and insightful application of econometric techniques. In particular, author Jeffrey S. Zax gives readers many opportunities to practice proofs—which are challenging, but which he has found to improve student comprehension. Learning from proofs gives readers an organic understanding of the message behind the numbers, a message that will benefit them as they come across statistics in their daily lives. An ideal core text for foundational econometrics courses, this book is appropriate for any student with a solid understanding of basic algebra—and a willingness to use that tool to investigate complicated issues.

More books from Stanford University Press

Cover of the book Idol Anxiety by Jeffrey Zax
Cover of the book After Empire by Jeffrey Zax
Cover of the book Exemplarity and Chosenness by Jeffrey Zax
Cover of the book Nationalists Who Feared the Nation by Jeffrey Zax
Cover of the book Sanctuary in the Wilderness by Jeffrey Zax
Cover of the book Rebellion Now and Forever by Jeffrey Zax
Cover of the book Ends of Enlightenment by Jeffrey Zax
Cover of the book The Co-Presidency of Bush and Cheney by Jeffrey Zax
Cover of the book Pilate and Jesus by Jeffrey Zax
Cover of the book Worlding America by Jeffrey Zax
Cover of the book Ethics as a Work of Charity by Jeffrey Zax
Cover of the book Chinese Money in Global Context by Jeffrey Zax
Cover of the book Brazil's Steel City by Jeffrey Zax
Cover of the book Music from a Speeding Train by Jeffrey Zax
Cover of the book Divine Variations by Jeffrey Zax
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy