dummy variables

[msh855]

Hi all,

I want to create dummy variables conditional on some date events

e.g i have a sample of quarterly data from 2000 onwards and want to create a dummy that takes the value of 1 for the first quarter of 2002 and zero elsewhere

I am little puzzled on how i can do this in Eviews using a commands. What i do is i create a series with zero values and then edit the selected dates.

Can you please suggest a more efficient way that can be done in Eviews ? is there any equivalent of " series dummy=1 if date==2002q1 otherwise dummy=0"

Thanks

[startz]

Code: Select all

series dummy = 0
smpl 2002q1 2002q1
dummy = 1
smpl @all

[EViews Gareth]

forums.eviews.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3840

[Yamile]

Hi,

I need help in order to create a dummy variable.

I have 3 variables and i need 2 dummy from them.

Thanks.

[startz]

You need to show us what you've done so far.