Authors:Gary Koop, Dale J. Poirier, Justin L. Tobia,
Publisher: Cambridge University Pre
Keywords: econometric, exercises, methods, bayesian
Number of Pages: 380
Published: 2007-01-15
List price: $50.00
ISBN-10: 0521671736
ISBN-13: 9780521671736

A new book in the Econometric Exercises series, this volume contains questions and answers to provide students with useful practice, as they attempt to master Bayesian econometrics. In addition to many theoretical exercises, this book contains exercises designed to develop the computational tools used in modern Bayesian econometrics. The latter half of the book contains exercises that show how these theoretical and computational skills are combined in practice, to carry out Bayesian inference in a wide variety of models commonly used by econometricians. Aimed primarily at advanced undergraduat

Authors:Gary Koop, Dale J. Poirier, Justin L. Tobia,
Publisher: Cambridge University Pre
Keywords: econometric, exercises, methods, bayesian
Number of Pages: 380
Published: 2007-01-15
List price: $107.00
ISBN-10: 0521855713
ISBN-13: 9780521855716

A new book in the Econometric Exercises series, this volume contains questions and answers to provide students with useful practice, as they attempt to master Bayesian econometrics. In addition to many theoretical exercises, this book contains exercises designed to develop the computational tools used in modern Bayesian econometrics. The latter half of the book contains exercises that show how these theoretical and computational skills are combined in practice, to carry out Bayesian inference in a wide variety of models commonly used by econometricians. Aimed primarily at advanced undergraduat

Authors:Siddhartha Chib, Gary Koop, Bill Griffiths, Dek Terre
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd
Keywords: econometrics, advances, bayesian
Number of Pages: 672
Published: 2008-12-01
List price: $174.95
ISBN-10: 1848553080
ISBN-13: 9781848553088

"Bayesian Econometrics" illustrates the scope and diversity of modern applications, reviews some recent advances, and highlights many desirable aspects of inference and computations. It begins with an historical overview by Arnold Zellner who describes key contributions to development and makes predictions for future directions. In the second paper, Giordani and Kohn makes suggestions for improving Markov chain Monte Carlo computational strategies. The remainder of the book is categorized according to microeconometric and time-series modeling. Models considered include an endogenous selection

Authors:Mike Magee, C. Everett Koop,
Publisher: Pfizer/Spencer Books
Keywords: health, populism, politics, power
Number of Pages: 552
Published: 2005-10
List price: $39.95
ISBN-10: 1889793175
ISBN-13: 9781889793177

Dr. Magee examines the mega trends that are changing our health care system, offering advice and solutions on how to fix the system.

Authors:James R. Gage, Michael H. Schwartz, Steven E. Koop, T
Publisher: Mac Keith Press
Keywords: clinics, developmental, medicine, palsy, cerebral, treatment, gait, problems, identification
Number of Pages: 660
Published: 2009-09-28
List price: $199.00
ISBN-10: 1898683654
ISBN-13: 9781898683650

The only book to deal specifically with the treatment of gait problems in cerebral palsy, this comprehensive, multi-disciplinary volume will be invaluable for all those working in the field of cerebral palsy and gait (neurologists, therapists, physiatrists, orthopaedic and neurosurgeons, and bioengineers). The book is divided into two parts. The first is designed to help the reader evaluate and understand a child with cerebral palsy. It deals with neurological control, musculoskeletal growth, and normal gait, as well as cerebral injury, growth deformities and gait pathology in children with ce

Authors:Lester R. Brown, Gary T. Gardner, Brian Halweil, Gary
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Keywords: challenge, population, dimensions, nineteen, malthus
Number of Pages: 167
Published: 1999-04-01
List price: $13.95
ISBN-10: 0393319067
ISBN-13: 9780393319064

On the bicentennial of Malthus’s legendary essay on the tendency for population to grow more rapidly than the food supply, the question facing the world is not whether population growth will slow, but how.Human demands are pressing up against more and more of the Earth’s limits. This book from the Worldwatch Institute examines the impacts of population growth on global resources and services, including food, fresh water, fisheries, jobs, education, income, and health. Despite the current hype of a "birth dearth" in parts of Europe and Japan, the fact remains that human numbers a

Authors:Joseph DiPiro, Robert Talbert, Gary Yee, Gary Matz
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical
Keywords: approach, pathophysiologic, pharmacotherapy
Number of Pages: 2592
Published: 2008-06-04
List price: $198.00
ISBN-10: 007147899X
ISBN-13: 9780071478991

The seventh edition of the benchmark evidence-based pharmacotherapy text--now in full color! Includes Online Learning Center--that features 11 additional chapters, learning objectives, interactive questions, and more! A Doody’s Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE! 4 STAR DOODY’S REVIEW! "This book is, by far, one of the best in pharmacy. It is an exceptionally useful reference for both pharmacists and pharmacy students. It communicates a wealth of information that is well researched and referenced. The seventh edition is a much needed update."--Doody’s Review Service When it comes