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* Calculate group means egen mean_x1 = mean(x1), by(firm_id) egen mean_x2 = mean(x2), by(firm_id) * Run RE model including the means xtreg y x1 x2 x3 mean_x1 mean_x2, re Use code with caution. stata panel data exclusive
Mastering these exclusive Stata techniques ensures your panel data analysis is not just functional, but publication-ready. Before you can run a single regression, your
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