Introduction

Abstract

We are pleased to introduce Advances in Econometrics Volume 29: Essays in Honor of Jerry Hausman. This volume contains research papers on the theory and practice of econometrics that are linked to, or related to, or inspired by the work of Jerry Hausman. We have divided the contributions into three sections: Estimation, Panel Data and Specification Testing. A visit to Professor Hausman's web page (http://economics.mit.edu/faculty/hausman) will show that he has published extensively in these three areas. His remarkable influence is outlined in “The Diffusion of Hausman's Econometric Ideas” by Zapata and Caminita. Their paper is presented first, before the sections, as it examines way the diffusion of Jerry Hausman's econometric ideas using citation counts, citing authors, and source journals of his most referenced citers.

Citation

Baltagi, B.H., Carter Hill, R., Newey, W.K. and White, H.L. (2012), "Introduction", Baltagi, B.H., Carter Hill, R., Newey, W.K. and White, H.L. (Ed.) Essays in Honor of Jerry Hausman (Advances in Econometrics, Vol. 29), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, p. xv. https://doi.org/10.1108/S0731-9053(2012)0000029004