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Product Description An engaging and practical introduction to econometrics, Real Econometrics: The Right Tools to Answer Important Questions provides thorough coverage of the most frequently used methods of analysis and a diverse array of examples and case studies. Grounded in contemporary understandings ofcausal inference, the text invites students to see how econometric tools can help answer interesting questions ranging from whether police reduce crime, to how drinking affects students' grades, and to whether or not tall people make higher wages. This emphasis on practical applications, combinedwith a lively and conversational narrative, provides students with a solid foundation in the analytical tools they will use throughout their academic and professional careers. Review "Real Econometrics is a very intuitive introduction to modern econometric techniques with an emphasis on application."--Brad Graham, Grinnell College"The three real advantages of the book are its accessibility, its focus on endogeneity, and its reliance on regression. This is exactly how I think the class should be taught."--David Peterson, Iowa State University"I applaud this book's approach of introducing statistical techniques in the context of solving specific problems."--Todd Idson, Boston University"A great choice for a course that emphasizes applied research methods."--Matthew J. Holian, San Jose State University About the Author Michael A. Bailey, B.A. Notre Dame; M.A. (Political Science); M.A. (Economics), PhD, Stanford. Michael A. Bailey is the Colonel William J. Walsh Professor in McCourt School of Public Policy and the Department of Government at Georgetown University.