Mostly Harmless Econometrics: An Empiricist's Companion

Mostly Harmless Econometrics is a comprehensive guide to the essentials of econometrics, written by a Nobel Prize-winning author and an experienced educator.

This book provides a straightforward and accessible introduction to linear regression, instrumental variables methods, and differences-in-differences techniques, as well as new extensions such as regression-discontinuity designs and quantile regression.

The authors emphasize the importance of using simple and easy-to-use methods that are relevant for many areas of contemporary social science.

With a focus on practical applications and real-world examples, Mostly Harmless Econometrics is an invaluable resource for researchers and students looking to gain a deeper understanding of econometric techniques without getting bogged down in complex mathematical derivations.