A method of moments estimator for semiparametric index models

Donkers, Bas and Schafgans, Marcia M. A. (2005) A method of moments estimator for semiparametric index models. Econometrics Papers, EM/2005/493. Suntory and Toyota International Centres for Economics and Related Disciplines, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK.

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Abstract

We propose an easy to use derivative based two-step estimation procedure for semi-parametric index models. In the first step various functionals involving the derivatives of the unknown function are estimated using nonparametric kernel estimators. The functionals used provide moment conditions for the parameters of interest, which are used in the second step within a method-of-moments framework to estimate the parameters of interest. The estimator is shown to be root N consistent and asymptotically normal. We extend the procedure to multiple equation models. Our identification conditions and estimation framework provide natural tests for the number of indices in the model. In addition we discuss tests of separability, additivity, and linearity of the influence of the indices.

Item Type:	Monograph (Discussion Paper)
Official URL:	http://sticerd.lse.ac.uk
Additional Information:	© 2005 The Authors
Library of Congress subject classification:	H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory
Journal of Economic Literature Classification System:	C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C1 - Econometric and Statistical Methods: General > C14 - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C5 - Econometric Modeling > C52 - Model Evaluation and Selection C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C3 - Econometric Methods: Multiple; Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables; Endogenous Regressors > C31 - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models
Sets:	Collections > Economists Online Research centres and groups > Suntory and Toyota International Centres for Economics and Related Disciplines (STICERD)
Identification Number:	EM/2005/493
Date Deposited:	09 Jul 2008 13:18
URL:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/6815/

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