Econometrics And Data Analysis For Developing Countries

Author : Chandan Mukherjee,Howard White,Marc Wuyts
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136144608

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Econometrics and Data Analysis for Developing Countries by Chandan Mukherjee,Howard White,Marc Wuyts Pdf

Getting 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.

Author : Chandan Mikherjee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Ekonometri
ISBN : OCLC:860723097

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Econometrics and Data Analysis for Developing Countries by Chandan Mikherjee Pdf

Author : Robert E. Klitgaard
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Developing countries
ISBN : STANFORD:36105032918083

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Data Analysis for Development by Robert E. Klitgaard Pdf

Exploring the nature of applied data analysis, this book illustrates the use of statistical techniques in analyzing policy problems. These techniques are appled to real development problems in Pakistan to demonstrate the usefulness of data analysis in development. Students, economists, and professional policy analysts will discover that, as the author himself says, "Whatever one's political or ethical values, one can make better decisions by having statistical results."

Author : Schaeffer, Peter V.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781466643307

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Econometric Methods for Analyzing Economic Development by Schaeffer, Peter V. Pdf

Exploring and understanding the analysis of economic development is essential as global economies continue to experience extreme fluctuation. Econometrics brings together statistical methods for practical content and economic relations. Econometric Methods for Analyzing Economic Development is a comprehensive collection that focuses on various regions and their economies at a pivotal time when the majority of nations are struggling with stabilizing their economies. Outlining areas such as employment rates, utilization of natural resources, and regional impacts, this collection of research is an excellent tool for scholars, academics, and professionals looking to expand their knowledge on today’s turbulent and changing economy.

Author : Angus Deaton
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0801852544

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The Analysis of Household Surveys by Angus Deaton Pdf

Using data from several countries, including Cote d'Ivoire, India, Pakistan, Taiwan, and Thailand, this book analyzes household survey data from developing countries and illustrates how such data can be used to cast light on a range of short-term and long-term policy issues.

Author : Angus Deaton
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464813528

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The Analysis of Household Surveys (Reissue Edition with a New Preface) by Angus Deaton Pdf

Two decades after its original publication, The Analysis of Household Surveys is reissued with a new preface by its author, Sir Angus Deaton, recipient of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. This classic work remains relevant to anyone with a serious interest in using household survey data to shed light on policy issues. The book reviews the analysis of household survey data, including the construction of household surveys, the econometric tools useful for such analysis, and a range of problems in development policy for which this survey analysis can be applied. Chapter 1 describes the features of survey design that need to be understood in order to undertake appropriate analysis. Chapter 2 discusses the general econometric and statistical issues that arise when using survey data for estimation and inference. Chapter 3 covers the use of survey data to measure welfare, poverty, and distribution. Chapter 4 focuses on the use of household budget data to explore patterns of household demand. Chapter 5 discusses price reform, its effects on equity and efficiency, and how to measure them. Chapter 6 addresses the role of household consumption and saving in economic development. The book includes an appendix providing code and programs using STATA, which can serve as a template for users' own analysis.

Author : J.H.F. Schilderinck
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789401572026

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Factor analysis applied to developed and developing countries by J.H.F. Schilderinck Pdf

The Tilburg Institute of Economics - Institute of the Economic Faculty of the Tilburg University - proposes itself to publish results of economic research taking part in the F acul ty . To facilitate the choice of the potential reader, every publication will be marked by the department, where the publication took its origin. As Mr. Schilderinck's 'Factor Analysis' applied to developed and developing countries, is a result of research in the Econometric Department, it is mark ed Econometrics. Every publication will be published under the supervision of the head of the department. For this reason this preface is written by the head of the Econometric Department. Mr. Schilderinck's study forms an introduction to a larger project of research, which proposes itself to develop methods of analysis, which try to eliminate the difficulties of multi-collinearity and the arbitrariness of the introduction of lags in regression analysis. This study applies the method of factor analysis to statistical material collected by the Institute of Development Problems of our University. Prof. Dr. J. J. J. Dalmulder Head of Department of Econometrics v Contents PREFACE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . v . . . . . INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . IX . . . 1. AIM OF FACTOR ANALYSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. THE METHOD OF FACTOR ANALYSIS. 3 2.1 Normalisation of the variables . . . 4 2.2 Correlation and variance in factor analysis . 5 2.3 The model of the factor analysis 2.4 Solution of the model ..... . 9 2.5 Interpretation of the final aspects . 17 3. APPLICATION OF FACTOR ANALYSIS TO DATA FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 22 . .

Author : Nicholas Tsounis,Aspasia Vlachvei
Publisher : Springer
Page : 705 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319700557

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Advances in Panel Data Analysis in Applied Economic Research by Nicholas Tsounis,Aspasia Vlachvei Pdf

This proceedings volume presents new methods and applications in applied economic research with an emphasis on advances in panel data analysis. Featuring papers presented at the 2017 International Conference on Applied Economics (ICOAE) held at Coventry University, this volume provides current research on econometric panel data methodologies as they are applied in microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial economics and agricultural economics. International Conference on Applied Economics (ICOAE) is an annual conference that started in 2008 designed to bring together economists from different fields of applied economic research in order to share methods and ideas. Applied economics is a rapidly growing field of economics that combines economic theory with econometrics to analyse economic problems of the real world usually with economic policy interest. In addition, there is growing interest in the field for panel data estimation methods, tests and techniques. This volume makes a contribution in the field of applied economic research in this area. Featuring country specific studies, this book will be of interest to academics, students, researchers, practitioners, and policy makers in applied economics and economic policy.

Author : Hengqing Tong,T. Krishna Kumar,Yangxin Huang
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119960904

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Developing Econometrics by Hengqing Tong,T. Krishna Kumar,Yangxin Huang Pdf

Statistical Theories and Methods with Applications to Economics and Business highlights recent advances in statistical theory and methods that benefit econometric practice. It deals with exploratory data analysis, a prerequisite to statistical modelling and part of data mining. It provides recently developed computational tools useful for data mining, analysing the reasons to do data mining and the best techniques to use in a given situation. Provides a detailed description of computer algorithms. Provides recently developed computational tools useful for data mining Highlights recent advances in statistical theory and methods that benefit econometric practice. Features examples with real life data. Accompanying software featuring DASC (Data Analysis and Statistical Computing). Essential reading for practitioners in any area of econometrics; business analysts involved in economics and management; and Graduate students and researchers in economics and statistics.

Author : Johannes Gräb
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Community development
ISBN : 363159710X

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Econometric Analysis in Poverty Research by Johannes Gräb Pdf

3.5 Empirical Findings 853.5.1 Data 85; 3.5.2 Descriptive Statistics 90; 3.5.3 Method 95; 3.5.4 Regression Results 98; 3.6 Conclusion 111.

Author : Sloboda, Brian W.,Sissoko, Yaya
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781799810957

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Applied Econometric Analysis: Emerging Research and Opportunities by Sloboda, Brian W.,Sissoko, Yaya Pdf

Professionals are constantly searching for competitive solutions to help determine current and future economic tendencies. Econometrics uses statistical methods and real-world data to predict and establish specific trends within business and finance. This analytical method sustains limitless potential, but the necessary research for professionals to understand and implement this approach is lacking. Applied Econometric Analysis: Emerging Research and Opportunities explores the theoretical and practical aspects of detailed econometric theories and applications within economics, political science, public policy, business, and finance. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as cointegration, machine learning, and time series analysis, this book is ideally designed for economists, policymakers, financial analysts, marketers, researchers, academicians, and graduate students seeking research on the various techniques of econometric concepts.

Author : Johannes Hoogeveen,Utz Pape
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030251208

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Data Collection in Fragile States by Johannes Hoogeveen,Utz Pape Pdf

‘This open access book addresses an urgent issue on which little organized information exists. It reflects experience in Africa but is highly relevant to other fragile states as well.’ —Constantine Michalopoulos, John Hopkins University, USA and former Director of Economic Policy and Co-ordination at the World Bank Fragile countries face a triple data challenge. Up-to-date information is needed to deal with rapidly changing circumstances and to design adequate responses. Yet, fragile countries are among the most data deprived, while collecting new information in such circumstances is very challenging. This open access book presents innovations in data collection developed with decision makers in fragile countries in mind. Looking at innovations in Africa from mobile phone surveys monitoring the Ebola crisis, to tracking displaced people in Mali, this collection highlights the challenges in data collection researchers face and how they can be overcome.

Author : Ross Levine,David Renelt
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Crecimiento economico
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Cross-country Studies of Growth and Policy by Ross Levine,David Renelt Pdf

The design, implementation, and interpretation of cross- country investigations should be improved. This review of conceptual, methodological, and statistical weaknesses in cross- country studies suggests that existing findings warrant only limited confidence.

Author : Melvin D. Ayogu,Don Ross
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Developing countries
ISBN : 0415331056

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Development Dilemmas by Melvin D. Ayogu,Don Ross Pdf

The new economy is characterized in the developing world by open capital markets and coordinated international regulation - neither of which existed in the colonial period.

Author : Lisa Daniels,Nicholas Minot
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781506371849

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An Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis Using Stata® by Lisa Daniels,Nicholas Minot Pdf

An Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis Using Stata® by Lisa Daniels and Nicholas Minot provides a step-by-step introduction for statistics, data analysis, or research methods classes with Stata. Concise descriptions emphasize the concepts behind statistics for students rather than the derivations of the formulas. With real-world examples from a variety of disciplines and extensive detail on the commands in Stata, this text provides an integrated approach to research design, statistical analysis, and report writing for social science students.