What are the differences between econometrics, statistics, and machine learning? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better ...

Beyond benchmark measures like employment, growth, and inflation, economics encompasses the full spectrum of humanity. It affects—and reflects—everyone. Central bankers may be most acutely aware of ...

Although spatial econometrics is being used more frequently in political science, most applications are still based on geographic notions of distance. Here we argue that it is often more fruitful to ...