This lecture is designed according to recent econometric methods. Initially, it is started with the basics of statistics and econometrics which tool are required to understand how to set up a panel data. It is also examined unbalanced and balanced panel data methods, unobserved heterogeneity, cross sectional dependency, unit root tests in panel data, fixed and random effects models, gmm estimator use in panel data, static and dynamic panel data techniques.

Setting up a panel data, estimation methods, tools for analyzing panel data, reporting of results.