log dependent variable and % independent variable

[Dominique Descat]

Hello Statalisters,

I probably have an easy to answer question. However, I couldn't find the answer online, it is a question regarding interpreting results in following situation.
1. dependent variable is log
2. independent variable is in % (in my dataset 1% = 0.01, 10%=0.10 etc)

When the independent variable b1 is positive and significant; for example: 2.034***
What is then the effect on the dependent variable (in percentage) if there is a 1 percent increase in the independent variable b1.

Thank you very much! Really appreciate your help
Best Dominique

[Fei Wang]

Dominique, if your independent variable ranges from 0 to 1, b1 means one percentage point increase in x is on average associated with 2.034 percent increase in y.

[Carlo Lazzaro]

Dominique:
to increase precision, the following calculation is recommended, especially when percentage coefficients are higher:

di exp(2.034-1)