This handbook investigates the practical application of econometric modeling through the use of the SHAZAM software package. The authors, Kenneth J. White and Linda T. M. Bui, provide a technical framework for students and researchers to bridge the gap between theoretical statistical models and empirical data analysis. By utilizing the specific syntax and capabilities of SHAZAM, the text guides the reader through the computational processes required to perform complex economic estimations and diagnostic testing.

Experts and academics recognize this text as a specialized technical manual for users of the SHAZAM software suite. Readers frequently note the high level of technical density, as the book serves primarily as a functional guide for applied econometric research rather than a theoretical textbook.