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- Sun May 30, 2010 1:06 am
- Forum: Econometric Discussions
- Topic: How to measure a recession
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How to measure a recession
Hi I wondered if anyone knew ways to incorporate a hypothesis of a recession effect in your estimation. I've used a decrease in the gdp growth rate (variable is the percentage change in gdp volume on the previous year) as an indication of a recession so far. But this method is kinda first difference...
- Sat May 29, 2010 4:10 pm
- Forum: Econometric Discussions
- Topic: Need help dummies and trends urgent
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3859
- Sat May 29, 2010 3:59 am
- Forum: Econometric Discussions
- Topic: Need help dummies and trends urgent
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3859
Need help dummies and trends urgent
Hey I have a panel data set. There are 15 cross sections, countries. There are 11 time periods, 1998 to 2009. My first question is, i have a dependent variable gendergap, how can i make a trend on this so that i can include it in the regression ? I know how to detrend the variable, but i want to be ...