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Introductory Econometrics for Finance

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2008
ISBN
0521873061, 052169468X, 9780521694681, 9780521873062
LCC
HG173 .B76 2008
Open Library ID
OL18299693M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6040701 bytes)
Series
Information Technology & Law S
Edition
2
Pages
674\674
Library
Great Science Textbooks
Time added
2009-07-20 03:45:11

Description

This best-selling textbook addresses the need for an introduction to econometrics specifically written for finance students. Key features: • Thoroughly revised and updated, including two new chapters on panel data and limited dependent variable models • Problem-solving approach assumes no prior knowledge of econometrics emphasising intuition rather than formulae, giving students the skills and confidence to estimate and interpret models • Detailed examples and case studies from finance show students how techniques are applied in real research • Sample instructions and output from the popular computer package EViews enable students to implement models themselves and understand how to interpret results • Gives advice on planning and executing a project in empirical finance, preparing students for using econometrics in practice • Covers important modern topics such as time-series forecasting, volatility modelling, switching models and simulation methods • Thoroughly class-tested in leading finance schools

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