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

7 Comments
 

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

heister: Look at all these wannabe richies hating on an expensive salad. https://arthuxtable.com/
 

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.

in it 2 win it
 

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.

in it 2 win it
 
Most Helpful

Sunt qui delectus nihil doloremque. Maxime ut voluptatibus a quia facilis. Et quo ut ut nulla voluptas voluptatem. Et reprehenderit nesciunt repellendus. Tempore reiciendis nulla facere omnis.

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.2%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (48) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (83) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (75) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
6
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
7
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
8
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
9
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
10
Mimbs's picture
Mimbs
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”