The potential advantages and disadvantages for econometric analysis that arise from using panel data are examined. Furthermore, the extent to which these advantages and disadvantages colour both the models that are formulated for analysing panel data and the statistical methods that are used...

Micro-social change in Britain originally written in 1989, is an historical document providing an overview of the role and objectives of the Centre and an outline of its intended work in the design, collection and analysis of the British Household Panel Study. A long postscript is provided to...