Using Python for Introductory Econometrics

Florian Heiss & Daniel Brunner

Language: English

Published: May 24, 2020

Description:

  • Introduces the popular, powerful and free programming language and software package Python
  • Focus : implementation of standard tools and methods used in econometrics
  • Compatible with "Introductory Econometrics" by Jeffrey M. Wooldridge in terms of topics, organization, terminology and notation
  • Companion website with full text, all code for download and other goodies

Topics:

  • A gentle introduction to Python
  • Simple and multiple regression in matrix form and using black box routines
  • Inference in small samples and asymptotics
  • Monte Carlo simulations
  • Heteroscedasticity
  • Time series regression
  • Pooled cross-sections and panel data
  • Instrumental variables and two-stage least squares
  • Simultaneous equation models
  • Limited dependent variables: binary, count data, censoring, truncation, and sample selection
  • Formatted reports using Jupyter Notebooks