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Book Synopsis: From Joshua Angrist, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, and Jörn-Steffen Pischke, an irreverent guide to the essentials of econometrics
The core methods in today's econometric toolkit are linear regression for statistical control, instrumental variables methods for the analysis of natural experiments, and differences-in-differences methods that exploit policy changes. In the modern experimentalist paradigm, these techniques address clear causal questions such as: Do smaller classes increase learning? Should wife batterers be arrested? How much does education raise wages? Mostly Harmless Econometrics shows how the basic tools of applied econometrics allow the data to speak.
In addition to econometric essentials, Mostly Harmless Econometrics covers important new extensions—regression-discontinuity designs and quantile regression—as well as how to get standard errors right. Joshua Angrist and Jörn-Steffen Pischke explain why fancier econometric techniques are typically unnecessary and even dangerous. The applied econometric methods emphasized in this book are easy to use and relevant for many areas of contemporary social science.
An irreverent review of econometric essentials
A focus on tools that applied researchers use most
Chapters on regression-discontinuity designs, quantile regression, and standard errors
Many empirical examples
A clear and concise resource with wide applications
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Looking for an empiricist's companion to delve into the world of econometrics? Look no further than Mostly Harmless Econometrics by Joshua Angrist and Jörn-Steffen Pischke. With their impeccable credentials, including a Nobel Prize in Economics, these authors provide you with an irreverent guide to the essentials of econometrics.
Why should you choose Mostly Harmless Econometrics? Because it covers the core methods in econometric analysis that are widely used today. From linear regression for statistical control to instrumental variables methods for analyzing natural experiments, this book has it all. Whether you want to explore the impact of smaller classes on learning or understand the relationship between education and wages, this book equips you with the tools to let the data speak.
This book not only covers the fundamental econometric techniques but also introduces you to important new extensions. Take regression-discontinuity designs and quantile regression, for example. With Mostly Harmless Econometrics, you can confidently use these techniques to enhance your research. And don't worry about getting standard errors wrong because this book shows you how to get them right.
What sets Mostly Harmless Econometrics apart is its emphasis on applied econometric methods that are easy to understand and relevant to various areas of contemporary social science. With numerous empirical examples to illustrate concepts, this book presents a clear and concise resource that you can rely on.
Ready to take your understanding of econometrics to the next level? Grab a copy of Mostly Harmless Econometrics today and discover why it is the go-to resource for applied researchers and anyone interested in understanding the power of econometric analysis. Order your copy now!
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