Offering a unifying theoretical perspective not readily available in any other text, this innovative guide to econometrics uses simple geometrical arguments to develop students' intuitive understanding of basic and advanced topics, emphasizing throughout the practical applications of modern theory and nonlinear techniques of estimation. One theme of the text is the use of artificial regressions for estimation, reference, and specification testing of nonlinear models, including diagnostic tests for parameter constancy, serial correlation, heteroscedasticity, and other types of mis-specification. Explaining how estimates can be obtained and tests can be carried out, the authors go beyond a mere algebraic description to one that can be easily translated into the commands of a standard econometric software package. Covering an unprecedented range of problems with a consistent emphasis on those that arise in applied work, this accessible and coherent guide to the most vital topics in econometrics today is indispensable for advanced students of econometrics and students of statistics interested in regression and related topics. It will also suit practising econometricians who want to update their skills. Flexibly designed to accommodate a variety of course levels, it offers both complete coverage of the basic material and separate chapters on areas of specialized interest.

Estimation and Inference in Econometrics

OBJECTIVE — To systematically review the incidence of posttransplantation diabetes (PTD), risk factors for its development, prognostic implications, and optimal management. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS — We searched databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, and others) from inception to September 2000, reviewed bibliographies in reports retrieved, contacted transplantation experts, and reviewed specialty journals. Two reviewers independently determined report inclusion (original studies, in all languages, of PTD in adults with no history of diabetes before transplantation), assessed study methods, and extracted data using a standardized form. Meta-regression was used to explain between-study differences in incidence. RESULTS — Nineteen studies with 3,611 patients were included. The 12-month cumulative incidence of PTD is lower (10% in most studies) than it was 3 decades ago. The type of immunosuppression explained 74% of the variability in incidence (P 0.0004). Risk factors were patient age, nonwhite ethnicity, glucocorticoid treatment for rejection, and immunosuppression with high-dose cyclosporine and tacrolimus. PTD was associated with decreased graft and patient survival in earlier studies; later studies showed improved outcomes. Randomized trials of treatment regimens have not been conducted. CONCLUSIONS — Physicians should consider modification of immunosuppressive regimens to decrease the risk of PTD in high-risk transplant recipients. Randomized trials are needed to evaluate the use of oral glucose-lowering agents in transplant recipients, paying particular attention to interactions with immunosuppressive drugs. Diabetes Care 25:583–592, 2002

A systematic review of the literature

All these premises having, as I think, been clearly made out, it is impossible that the rulers now on earth should make any benefit, or derive any the least shadow of authority from that, which is held to be the fountain of all power, Adam's private dominion and paternal jurisdiction; so that he that will not give just occasion to think that all government in the world is the product only of force and violence, and that men live together by no other rules but that of beasts, where the strongest carries it, and so lay a foundation for perpetual disorder and mischief, tumult, sedition and rebellion, (things that the followers of that hypothesis so loudly cry out against) must of necessity find out another rise of government, another original of political power, and another way of designing and knowing the persons that have it, than what Sir Robert Filmer hath taught us.

Two Treatises of Government.

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The Theory of Industrial Organization

The Rise of the Creative Class

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Microeconomic Tools for Health Economics Chapter 3: Statistical Tools for Health Economics Chapter 4: Economic Efficiency and Cost Benefit Analysis Chapter 5: Production of Health Chapter 6: The Production, Cost, and Technology of Health Care Chapter 7: Demand for Health Capital Chapter 8: Demand and Supply for Health Insurance Chapter 9: Consumer Choice and Demand Chapter 10: Asymmetric Information and Agency Chapter 11: The Organization of Health Insurance Markets Chapter 12: Managed Care Chapter 13: Nonprofit Firms Nonprofit Firms Chapter 14: Hospitals and Long-term Care Chapter 15: The Physician's Practice Chapter 16: Health Care Labor Markets and Professional Training Chapter 17: The Pharmaceutical Industry Chapter 18: Equity, Efficiency and Need Chapter 19: Government Intervention in Health Care Markets Chapter 20: Government Regulation: Principal Regulatory Mechanisms Chapter 21: Social Insurance Chapter 22: Comparative Health Care Systems and Health System Reform Chapter 23: Health System Reform Chapter 24: The Health Economics of Bads Chapter 25: Epidemiology and Economics: HIV/AIDS in Africa

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Allen C. Goodman

Papers

The Economics of Health and Health Care

Hedonic prices, price indices and housing markets

Housing Market Segmentation

Housing market segmentation and hedonic prediction accuracy

An econometric model of housing price, permanent income, tenure choice, and housing demand