Kostas Simoglou

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How to interpret the beta coefficients from a regression model consisting of first-differenced variables?

Hello, I am wondering what is the correct way to interpret the beta coefficient of this regression model (file attached below). My interpretation is that for a one unit increase in the Gini...

05 June 2021 910 3 View

Is it possible to use a first-differenced dependent variable with a level independent variable in a regression?

Hello, I would like to regress the independent variable GINI (Gini Index) on the dependent variable GDPpc (GDP per capita growth). For GDPpc to reach its stationary form, its first difference had...

14 May 2021 3,512 6 View

Can I use first-differenced variables with second-differenced variables in a regression?

Hello, I am writing a thesis paper on the relationship between Income Inequality and Economic Growth. In order to transform the time series into stationary, I had to take the first difference and...

10 May 2021 8,970 3 View

Is GDP per capita growth the same as the logarithm of GDP per capita?

Hello, I am writing a thesis paper on how does income inequality (independent variable) affects economic growth (dependent variable). To express "economic growth" I have found data for 2...

26 April 2021 6,655 6 View

What should I do with the missing values in the GINI INDEX?

Hello, I want to regress the GINI INDEX on GDP PER CAPITA. The thing is that the Gini Index has values only for some years ( empty cells in excel). For example, the Gini Index data from the World...

19 March 2021 8,816 9 View

How many observations do I need for a regression analysis?

Hello, I writing a thesis on the relationship between income inequality and economic growth, in USA. My question is how many observations do I need for a regression analysis. I was planning on...

19 March 2021 2,749 8 View