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Bayesian Methods and Entropy in Economics and Econometrics

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Maximum Entropy and Bayesian Methods

Part of the book series: Fundamental Theories of Physics ((FTPH,volume 43))

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A discussion of some previous and current uses of Bayesian methods and entropy in economics and econometrics is presented.

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Zellner, A. (1991). Bayesian Methods and Entropy in Economics and Econometrics. In: Grandy, W.T., Schick, L.H. (eds) Maximum Entropy and Bayesian Methods. Fundamental Theories of Physics, vol 43. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3460-6_2

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