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GAUSS and MATLAB: A Comparison

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I compare two high-level matrix programming languages with built-in function libraries and graphics routines. Their interactive nature and convenient syntax makes them ideal for use in econometric applications. The languages are remarkably similar in terms of their features and performance. MATLAB's chief advantage is that it runs on a wider array of hardware and operating systems than GAUSS. GAUSS's main advantage is that it has better coverage of statistical and econometric routines. Overall, MATLAB's features seem best suited for analyzing time-series data and other macroeconometric applications, while GAUSS is ideal for analyzing panel data and other microeconometric applications. Copyright 1993 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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  • Rust, John, 1993. "GAUSS and MATLAB: A Comparison," Journal of Applied Econometrics, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 8(3), pages 307-324, July-Sept.
    • Handle: RePEc:jae:japmet:v:8:y:1993:i:3:p:307-24
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    1. Vieira, Wilson da Cruz & Lelis, Levi H. Santana de, 2005. "Programming languages in economics: a comparison among Fortran77, C++, and Java," Revista de Economia e Agronegócio / Brazilian Review of Economics and Agribusiness, Federal University of Vicosa, Department of Agricultural Economics, vol. 3(3), pages 1-16.
    2. Rossella Argenziano, 2008. "Differentiated networks: equilibrium and efficiency," RAND Journal of Economics, RAND Corporation, vol. 39(3), pages 747-769, September.

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