Introductory econometrics : intuition, proof, and practice / Jeffrey S. Zax.

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 s...

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Main Author: Zax, Jeffrey S.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Stanford, Calif. : Stanford Economics and Finance, ©2011.
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Summary: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 enterpr.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxvii, 644 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 637-638) and index.
ISBN:9780804777209
0804777209
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.