Essentials of Econometrics

by Damodar N. Gujarati

The primary objective of the fourth edition of Essentials of Econometrics is to provide a user-friendly introduction to econometric theory and techniques. This text provides a simple and straightforward introduction to econometrics for the beginner. The book is designed to help students understand econometric techniques through extensive examples, careful explanations, and a wide variety of problem material. In each of the editions, I have tried to incorporate major developments in the field in an intuitive and informative way without resort to matrix algebra, calculus, or statistics beyond the introductory level. The fourth edition continues that tradition.

Genres: Economics, Textbooks, School, Nonfiction, Mathematics

576 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1998

Reviews

[May Ling · Rating 4 out of 5]

As an introduction to econometrics this book is fantastic. You won't get the finer points of the statistics to be a true pro. That said, this book covers all the major bases. I used it more than many of the statistic books I had, because the manner of speaking intonates application more than theory.

If I were teaching a class, this would be a wonderful text to use and then as a compendium, also use a text that gave a deeper mathematical treatment for the students who need that sort of depth.

[Nick Ries · Rating 4 out of 5]

Comprehensive and easy to digest review of statistical analysis techniques with specific examples geared towards economics.

[Photis · Rating 2 out of 5]

A professor once told me that you either need a good professor or a good book to learn a subject. My introduction to econometrics was rocky to say the least. I thought I had some sort of learning deficiency after taking the course which did not fit with the rest of results I had in academia. I later learned what difference a good econometrics text and teacher made. In my humble opinion, Gujarati failed to go deeper and give more examples on all of the occasions that I wasn't grasping a topic.

[Peng Pok · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to self study.

[Peng Pok · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want to self study.

[Lamia Aboualhamed · Rating 1 out of 5]

i want to read this book

[Sasa · Rating 5 out of 5]

thanks