Now includes samples of computer software output, to help students recognize information that is important in a problem.
More exercises that do not require the use of a computer have been added.
Many more exercises based on real data have been added. These examples illustrate how economic researchers use the techniques discussed in the book.
A list of learning objectives now concludes each chapter. These give students a chance to verbalize their answers to these questions which is a good indication of how well they have learned the material.
Supplementary support for EViews and Excel software has been added to the existing support for SAS and SHAZAM.