On intercept estimation in the sample selection model

Schafgans, Marcia M. A. and Zinde-Walsh, Victoria (2000) On intercept estimation in the sample selection model. EM, 380. 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 provide a proof of the consistency and asymptotic normality of the estimator suggested by Heckman (1990) for the intercept of a semiparametrically estimated sample selection model. The estimator is based on 'identification at infinity' which leads to non-standard convergence rate. Andrews and Schafgans (1998) derived asymptotic results for a smoothed version of the estimator. We examine the optimal bandwidth selection for the estimators and derive asymptotic MSE rates under a wide class of distributional assumptions. We also provide some comparisons of the estimators and practical guidelines.

Item Type:	Monograph (Discussion Paper)
Official URL:	http://sticerd.lse.ac.uk
Additional Information:	© 2000 the authors
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Asymptotic normality; sample selection model; semiparametric estimation
Library of Congress subject classification:	H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory Q Science > QA Mathematics
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 > C3 - Econometric Methods: Multiple; Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables; Endogenous Regressors > C34 - Truncated and Censored Models C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C3 - Econometric Methods: Multiple; Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables; Endogenous Regressors > C35 - Discrete Regression and Qualitative Choice Models
Sets:	Collections > Economists Online Departments > Economics Research centres and groups > Suntory and Toyota International Centres for Economics and Related Disciplines (STICERD)
Rights:	http://www.lse.ac.uk/library/collections/folder/LSERO.aspx
Identification Number:	380
Date Deposited:	09 Jul 2008 16:42
URL:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/6868/

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