December 1, 2023 Practical Advice on Applied Econometrics I provide a curated list of papers providing practical advice on several aspects of applied econometrics that should come in handy to students of economics.
April 16, 2022 When to use logs In applied econometrics we often observe the use of logs. But others’ choices to log-transform variables do not necessarily mean that you should do the same to yours. Why and when are logs useful?
July 7, 2021 Thinking of majoring in economics? Non-textbook readings on whether economics is a science, the usefulness of theoretical models and modern empirical methods to disentangle cause and effect.
July 4, 2021 Log transforming variables with zero values In applied econometrics we often want to log transform variables that have zero values! What can you do?
November 9, 2020 Tips for writing well Communicating your thoughts and findings clearly is as important as the rigour with which you carry out your research. Here are some dos and don’ts.