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How many dummy variables can I use

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 4:13 pm
by sansan
Hi, I'm working on my first econometrics project. My topic is on the impact of foreign direct investment on economic growth (as GDP). Panel data analysis, 10 countries, and 20 years. When I got my proposal's feedback, my professor suggested that I include dummy variables. He wrote: country dummies 9, and year dummies 19. My question is: can I include BOTH dummies? I asked another professor, and he told me that I could only use one dummy, that I couldnt' include both of them. Please and answer will be highly appreciated.

Thank you!

Re: How many dummy variables can I use

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 7:35 pm
by startz
Using both should be fine.

Re: How many dummy variables can I use

Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 6:03 pm
by sansan
Oh thank you so very much!!