Panel and Pooled Data
Panel and pool data involve observations that possess both cross-section, and within-cross-section identifiers.
Generally speaking, we distinguish between the two by noting that pooled time-series, cross-section data refer to data with relatively few cross-sections, where variables are held in cross-section specific individual series, while panel data correspond to data with large numbers of cross-sections, with variables held in single series in stacked form.
The discussion of these data is divided into parts. Pooled data structures are discussed first:
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“Pooled Time Series, Cross-Section Data” outlines tools for working with pooled time series, cross-section data, and estimating standard equation specifications which account for the pooled structure of the data.
Data where the panel cross-sections are stacked are described separately:
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“Advanced Workfiles” , we describe the basics of structuring a workfile for use with panel data. Once a workfile is structured as a panel workfile, EViews provides you with different tools for working with data in the workfile, and for estimating equation specifications using both the data and the panel structure.
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“Panel Estimation” describes least squares, instrumental variables, and GMM estimation in panel structured workfiles.
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“Panel Statistics” outlines the computation of other “panel workfile aware” statistics and tests.