Subcontracting

[Jacob Judd]

Hey everyone!

I am looking for an econometric model for my research.

I will be using the CPS Contingent Work Supplement from 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, and 2005. This is not panel data. The variables which I am interested in ask questions such as:
1) are you a member of a temporary help agency? (0=no, 1=yes).
2) are you in independent contractor? (0=no, 1=yes)

I also have quarterly data on GDP, personal income, and unemployment by US state. I have then created variables such as:
1) Average GDP of each state during the recovery cycle following the 2001 US economic recession
2)Percentage growth rate of personal income during this same expansionary phase

My goal is to find a regression model in which I can study the effect of subcontracting on the ability of the US Economy to recovery from economic recessions.

Does anyone have any thoughts?

Thanks!

Jacob

[Clyde Schechter]

This is not really a question about statistics or Stata. The advice you need would have to come from an economist/econometrician. There are several such who are active members of this Forum and might respond to you. But if you do not get a timely, helpful response I would recommend that you take this question to an economics Forum.