Jones (economics, U. of York) gives professionals and students in health economics all the tools they need to understand econometric techniques in applied research, including ways to formulate empirical problems involving large sets of survey data, construct usable data sets, know the limitations of survey designs, select appropriate econometric methods, implement accurate estimations and interpret the results in a statistically and economically meaningful way. He has update this edition to include new research and technology while retaining accessibility, and includes relevant data commands and software concerns throughout. He covers linear regression, binary dependent variables, the ordered and bivariate probit models, multinomial models, the selection problem, endogenous regressors, count data regression, duration analysis and panel data models along with a very succinct glossary and references. Published by Radcliffe Publishing, UK; US distribution is by BookMasters. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)