Browsing by Subject "quantitative methods"

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    Quantitative methods for economics
    (2011) Eyal, Katherine
    Mathematical economics involves the application of mathematics to the theoretical aspects of economic analysis, while econometrics deals with the study of empirical observations using statistical methods of estimation and hypothesis testing. These two are complementary - theories must be tested against empirical data for validity and statistical work needs economic theory as a guide in order to determine the appropriate direction of research. This resource contains tutorials and solutions for mathematics and econometrics and can be used by educators or students in introductory economics courses.
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    The rise of quantitative work in economics
    (2026) Makhathini, Sbongakonke Sandisiwe; Georg, Co-Pierre
    The evolution of economic journals from 1940 to 2010 reflects a growing reliance on quantitative methods, driven by the increasing availability of data and the need for research to address complex economic challenges. This study analyses trends in the use of equations, figures, and tables across five leading economics journals—American Economic Review, Econometrica, Journal of Political Economy, Quarterly Journal of Economics, and Review of Economic Studies—to investigate the empirical turn in economics. Regression analysis reveals significant increases in the use of quantitative methods over time, with z-scores identifying critical periods of change. These shifts are influenced by editorial mandates, historical economic events, and technological advancements. The findings underscore the methodological transformation of economics and its implications for the discipline's engagement with empirical and policy-relevant questions.