1: Cross-sectionl and panel regression methods

Abstract/Sommario: Stata basics - Data management and graphics - Linear regression basics - Linear regression extensions - Simulation - Linear regression with correlated errors - Linear instrumental-variables regression - Linear panel-data models: basics - Linear panel-data, models: extensions Introduction to nonlinear regressin - Tests of hypotheses and model specification - Bootstrap methods - Nonlinear regression methods - Flexible regression: finite mixtures and nonparametric - Quantile regression.