Mastering 'Metrics: The Path from Cause to Effect van Joshua D. Angrist en Joern-Steffen Pischke is een English-language printed textbook on applied econometrics. This book is aimed at students and professionals in higher education who want to understand the essence of econometric methods.
Mastering 'Metrics covers the fundamental techniques for analyzing causal relationships. The authors explain five core methods in an accessible way: random assignment, regression, instrumental variables, regression discontinuity designs, and difference-in-differences. They illustrate these methods with real-world examples, making the book relevant for econometric research and data analysis in various economic and social contexts.
The title is especially suitable for fields such as Econometrics, Economic Statistics, and Business & Economics. Thanks to the clear explanations, it is a valuable reference work for making the path from cause to effect understandable and applying econometric tools effectively.