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Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach
Jeffrey Wooldridge
Edition: 2
Retail Price (not our price): $187.95
ISBN: 0324113641
ISBN-13: 9780324113648
Publication Date: 2002-07-11
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 896


Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Product Description
Econometrics has moved from a specialized mathematical description of economics to an applied interpretation based on empirical research techniques - and the modern approach of this innovative book is proof. Introductory Econometrics bridges the gap between the mechanics of econometrics and modern applications of econometrics by employing a systematic approach motivated by the major problems currently facing applied researchers. Offering a solid foundation for social science research, the book provides important knowledge used for empirical work and carrying out research projects in a variety of fields.

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5

1) lovely   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
simply sophisticated and sophisticately simple, did the trick but if you are completely new to metrics, read it after christopher

2) Great Exposition, but Poor Notation   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
Great introduction to the subject, but the notation is poor. By presenting the material without matrix algebra, the multiple regression analysis becomes a convoluted mess of summation notation. Additionally, matrix notation is adopted in more advanced texts, making in beneficial to learn from the start.

3) A very good book   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Wooldridge's explanations are clear and useful. After a semester hacking my way through the dense brush of matrices in Greene's book, I realized I needed some help. Now I go to Wooldridge's treatment first, to make sure I understand the main concepts. Then I go to Greene for the detail, if I need to.

4) Great for Self-studying   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This books is excellent read. It builds good intuition, and is well suited for self-studying. It is also not too mathematical, no matrix notation, good for undergraduate students or as a review for graduate students. I can truly recommmend it.

5) Excellent for cross-sectional but needs complements for time series   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
As the author says, the book is "aimed at undergraduates but it is adaptable to master's students". It will provide you with excellent and extensive real life explanations. What is better about this book is that you can redo every example in the book by using the online data that it provides with. This was it is easier what happens by experimenting. In that sense this book is superior to many others where you cannot see how the results of estimations came about.There is only one thing to take into account. Although there are three parts to this book, the shortest one is time series. Its coverage will is therefore not very comprehensive if you want basic explanations like the VAR, GARCH models etc...In that case, I would recommend the book New Directions in Econometric Practice by Wojciech W. Charemza.