Introduction to Econometrics, Global Edition

For courses in introductory econometrics. Engaging applications bring the theory and practice of modern econometrics tolife Ensure students grasp the relevance of econometrics with Introductionto Econometrics - the text that connects modern theory andpractice with motivating, engaging applications. The 4th Edition, GlobalEdition, maintains a focus on currency, while building on the philosophy thatapplications should drive the theory, not the other way around. The textincorporates real-world questions and data, and methods that are immediatelyrelevant to the applications. With very large data sets increasingly being usedin economics and related fields, a new chapter dedicated to Big Data helpsstudents learn about this growing and exciting area. This coverage and approachmake the subject come alive for students and helps them to become sophisticatedconsumers of econometrics.