Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Empirical Microeconomics

This Handbook provides an introduction to modern empirical methods in microeconomics, with applications in Stata and R software packages. It explores the development of advanced methods driven by data accumulation and computer capacity, focusing on uncovering causality rather than correlation. It is a valuable resource for graduate students, instructors, and researchers in applied microeconomics, policy evaluation, and data analysis.

Format: Hardback
Length: 672 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

This comprehensive Handbook provides readers with an introduction to a diverse array of modern empirical methods, with applications in the field of microeconomics. By showcasing the utilization of two widely popular software packages, Stata and R, in microeconometric applications, it aims to facilitate a deeper understanding of these methods.

Contributions from international experts delve into the evolution of advanced techniques driven by the accumulation of extensive data sets at the individual, household, and firm levels, as well as the remarkable advancements in computer capacity and speed. The Handbook emphasizes that these new methods go beyond mere correlation analysis and seek to uncover causality, offering a profound perspective on empirical research in microeconomics.

A thorough examination of these advancements reveals exciting possibilities for applied research in the estimation of sophisticated structural models and the evaluation of policy interventions. This Handbook is an invaluable resource for graduate students and instructors in applied microeconomics, as well as researchers in government departments and academia who are actively pursuing modern advanced methods of policy evaluation and data analysis.

Weight: 1282g
Dimension: 177 x 250 x 42 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788976473