Econometrics of Information and Efficiency
Jati K. Sengupta
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paperback. Series: Theory and Decision Library B. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCH; KJT; PBU; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 466.
Econometrics as an applied discipline attempts to use information in a most efficient manner, yet the information theory and entropy approach developed by Shannon and others has not played much of a role in applied econometrics. Econometrics of Information and Efficiency bridges the gap.
Broadly viewed, information theory analyzes the uncertainty of a given set of data and its probabilistic characteristics. Whereas the economic theory of information emphasizes the value of information to agents in a market, the entropy theory stresses the various aspects of imprecision of data and their ... Read more
Econometrics as an applied discipline attempts to use information in a most efficient manner, yet the information theory and entropy approach developed by Shannon and others has not played much of a role in applied econometrics. Econometrics of Information and Efficiency bridges the gap.
Broadly viewed, information theory analyzes the uncertainty of a given set of data and its probabilistic characteristics. Whereas the economic theory of information emphasizes the value of information to agents in a market, the entropy theory stresses the various aspects of imprecision of data and their ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
258
Condition
New
Series
Theory and Decision Library B
Number of Pages
258
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048142880
SKU
V9789048142880
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Reviews for Econometrics of Information and Efficiency
`I would recommend it highly to graduate students and researchers who are engaged in information-based economics.' The Statistician, 44:2, 1995