Econometrics and Data Analysis for Developing Countries

Name: Econometrics and Data Analysis for Developing Countries
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

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. > \nGetting 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. > 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. Workings