Monday, December 15, 2008

Basic Econometrics or Managing Across Cultures

Basic Econometrics

Author: Damodar Gujarati

"Damodar Gujarati and new co-author, Dawn Porter, blend the foundations of econometrics with up-to-date research. Basic Econometrics illustrates important concepts through intuitive and informative examples and data." The Basic Econometrics, 5e website uses periodic updates to provide students and instructors with the most current introduction to econometrics. Students can access econometric web links, data sets from the text, and additional large sample data not included in the book. Instructors will also find the solutions manual, as well as all of the text images for easy download.



Table of Contents:

Introduction 1

Pt. 1 Single-Equation Regression Models 13

Ch. 1 The Nature of Regression Analysis 15

Ch. 2 Two-Variable Regression Analysis: Some Basic Ideas 34

Ch. 3 Two-Variable Regression Model: The Problem of Estimation 55

Ch. 4 Classical Normal Linear Regression Model (CNLRM) 97

Ch. 5 Two-Variable Regression: Interval Estimation and Hypothesis Testing 107

Ch. 6 Extensions of the Two-Variable Linear Regression Model 147

Ch. 7 Multiple Regression Analysis: The Problem of Estimation 188

Ch. 8 Multiple Regression Analysis: The Problem of Inference 233

Ch. 9 Dummy Variable Regression Models 277

Pt. 2 Relaxing the Assumptions of the Classical Model 315

Ch. 10 Multicollinearity: What Happens If the Regressors Are Correlated? 320

Ch. 11 Heteroscedasticity: What Happens If the Error Variance Is Nonconstant? 365

Ch. 12 Autocorrelation: What Happens If the Error Terms Are Correlated? 412

Ch. 13 Econometric Modeling: Model Specification and Diagnostic Testing 467

Pt. 3 Topics in Econometrics 523

Ch. 14 Nonlinear Regression Models 525

Ch. 15 Qualitative Response Regression Models 541

Ch. 16 Panel Data Regression Models 591

Ch. 17 Dynamic Econometric Models: Autoregressive and Distributed-Lag Models 617

Pt. 4 Simultaneous-Equation Models and Time Series Econometrics 671

Ch. 18 Simultaneous-Equation Models 673

Ch. 19 The Identification Problem 689

Ch. 20 Simultaneous-Equation Methods 711

Ch. 21 Time Series Econometrics: Some Basic Concepts 737

Ch. 22 Time Series Econometrics: Forecasting 773

App. A A Review of Some Statistical Concepts 801

App. B Rudiments of Matrix Algebra 838

App. C TheMatrix Approach to Linear Regression Model 849

App. D Statistical Tables 877

App. E Computer Output of EViews, MINITAB, Excel, and STATA 894

App. F Economic Data on the World Wide Web 900

Selected Bibliography 902

Name Index 905

Subject Index 909

Book review: The Psychology Majors Handbook or Understanding Financial Crises

Managing Across Cultures

Author: Susan C Schneider

Managing Across Cultures

Susan C. Schneider and Jean-Louis Barsoux

 

As more and more companies have a global reach, managing cultural differences is increasingly a part of every job. This book demonstrates how culture affects management practice, from organizational structure to strategy and human resource management. Drawing upon evidence from the authors' research, it encourages managers to reconsider, explore and transfer alternative practices across national boundaries. As well as providing an insight into other cultures, it will also provide readers with an increased awareness of their own culture.

In the second edition of this book, work has been developed on the impact of national culture on effective management and of utilizing differences to create competitive advantage. Using tools of observation, questioning and interpretation, the book challenges assumptions and encourages critical reflection on the influences of culture in business.

 

Key features:
• New and updated case studies and examples interspersed throughout
• Strong theoretical foundations are linked to highly practical application
• Expanded coverage of geographical perspectives and 'virtual teams'
• Improved design, layout and 'sign-posting' of content 

 

Managing Across Cultures

will appeal both to managers and executives working in an international business environment, as well as to students on a growing number of MBA and other undergraduate, postgraduate and post-experience courses.

 Susan C. Schneider is Professor of Human Resource Management at HEC University of Geneva, Switzerland, and Visiting Professor ofOrganisational Behaviour at INSEAD, France. As well as her research into cross-cultural and strategic management, she has actively assisted in the internationalization of many companies.

Jean-Louis Barsoux is Senior Research Fellow at INSEAD, France. He is the author of several books on culture and diversity in management, and has written for Harvard Business Review and the Financial Times.



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