Getting up to speed on econometrics for macro analysis

What advice would you give to a junior with a weak math background that needs to get up to speed on econometrics for macro analysis? What steps would you suggest? How long could it take to be semi useful? Thanks

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What software are you using? I found Stata to be super useful for econometrics

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Software won’t fix anything. If you can’t understand the data, there’s nothing the software will do to help. OP sounds like they just got a shit grade in econometrics and is looking for a quick PDF to get up to speed.

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There is no trick or shortcut here. Take a stats class, re-read your econometrics textbook, and learn the math you’re weak with.

Edit: I see you’re working already. Yeah man, read a book. That simple.

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