Econometrics

by Jan Tinbergen

Overview

Originally published in 1951, this volume reprints the classic work written by one of the leading global econometricians.
Econometrics is structured as followed:
Part 1 explains the relationship of Econometrics to Economics and Statistics.
Part 2 outlines the process of formulating economic hypotheses mathematically and of subjecting them to a statistical test.
Part 3 deals with the various component equations of the economic system - the psychic reactions, technical relations and reactions of business life and describes the process of setting up an economic model of the system as a whole.
Part 4 llustrates the use of econometric methods for policy purposes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415407090
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/01/2006
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	276
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Part 1: Introduction 1. The Relationship of Econometrics to Economics and Statistics Part 2: The Working Methods of Econometrics 2. Mathematical Formulation 3. Statistical Testing Part 3: Results of Econometric Research 4. The Psychic Reactions 5. The Technical Relations 6. Reactions of Business Life 7. The Functioning of Economic Systems Part 4: Economic Policy 8. The Use of Economic Research for the Purpose of Economic Policy

Editorial Reviews

'Valuable as a means of getting the main ideas and the logical structure of the subject into the mind of a beginner.' - C.F. Carter, The Economic Journal

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