Economic Forecasting: An Introduction

by Ken Holden, David A. Peel, John L. Thompson

Overview

This book provides an introduction to the methods employed in forecasting the future state of the economy. It is the only text currently available which provides a comprehensive coverage of methods and applications in this fast-growing area. Part I outlines the available techniques, including those used in business forecasting and econometric forecasting. Part II considers the most important applications of forecasting.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521356923
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	04/04/1991
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

Part I. Techniques: 1. Introduction to forecasting methods; 2. Time series methods; 3. Combination of forecasts; Part II. Applications: 4. Microeconomic forecasting; 5. Macroeconomic forecasting; 6. Forecasting asset market prices; 7. Conclusions.