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Applies econometric methods to a variety of unusual and engaging research questions.
List of contents
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.
About the author
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.
Summary
Econometrics initially appears a highly technical subject, but it provides smart ways to formulate research questions and collect data. Written in a style that will enthuse and motivate students new to the subject, Enjoyable Econometrics shows how econometric methods can be applied to a variety of unusual and engaging research questions.
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Advance praise: 'This is an engaging, entertaining, and yes, thoroughly enjoyable introduction to econometrics. By relegating the maths to technical appendices, and putting the questions centre stage, Philip Hans Franses has a written a book which will surely whet the appetites of readers who might be put off by standard textbook treatments. Who wouldn't want to know whether popular music really was better in one's salad days?' Michael P. Clements, University of Reading
