Centre Fellows

Oliver Linton

University of Cambridge

Oliver is Professor of Political Economy at Cambridge University. His research interests include econometric theory, nonparametric and semiparametric methods and empirical finance.

Selected Publications

Simple Nonparametric Estimators for the Bid-Ask Spread in the Roll Model

We propose new methods for estimating the bid-ask spread from observed transaction prices alone. Our methods […]

Xiaohong Chen, Oliver Linton, Stefan Schneeberger, Yanping Yi
18 March 2016 | CWP12/16
Nonparametric transformation regression with non-stationary data

We examine a kernel regression estimator for time series that takes account of the error correlation […]

Oliver Linton, Qiying Wang
28 February 2016 | Journal Article

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Non-parametric transformation regression with non-stationary data
Oliver Linton, Qiying Wang
23 April 2013 | CWP16/13
The Effect of Fragmentation in Trading on Market Quality in the UK Equity Market

We investigate the effects of fragmentation in equity markets on the quality of trading outcomes in […]

Lena Boneva (Körber), Oliver Linton, Michael Vogt
28 February 2016 | Journal Article
Averaging of an increasing number of moment condition estimators

We establish the consistency and asymptotic normality for a class of estimators that are linear combinations […]

Xiaohong Chen, David Jacho-Chávez, Oliver Linton
28 February 2016 | Journal Article
Classification of non-parametric regression functions in longitudinal data models

We investigate a longitudinal data model with non-parametric regression functions that may vary across the observed […]

Oliver Linton, Michael Vogt
17 February 2016 | Journal Article
The effect of fragmentation in trading on market quality in the UK equity market

We investigate the effects of fragmentation in equity markets on the quality of trading outcomes in […]

Lena Boneva (Körber), Oliver Linton, Michael Vogt
1 February 2016 | Journal Article

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The effect of fragmentation in trading on market quality in the UK equity market
Lena Boneva (Körber), Oliver Linton, Michael Vogt
27 August 2013 | CWP42/13
Semiparametric model averaging of ultra-high dimensional time series

In this paper, we consider semiparametric model averaging of the nonlinear dynamic time series system where […]

Jia Chen, Degui Li, Oliver Linton, Zudi Lu
4 October 2015 | CWP62/15
Nonparametric Euler equation identification and estimation

We consider nonparametric identification and estimation of pricing kernels, or equivalently of marginal utility functions up […]

Juan Carlos Escanciano, Stefan Hoderlein, Arthur Lewbel, Oliver Linton, Sorawoot Srisuma
1 October 2015 | CWP61/15
Let’s get LADE: robust estimation of semiparametric multiplicative volatility models

We investigate a model in which we connect slowly time varying unconditional long-run volatility with short-run […]

Bonsoo Koo, Oliver Linton
31 August 2015 | Journal Article

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A flexible semiparametric forecasting model for time series

In this paper, we propose a semiparametric procedure called the “Model Averaging MArginal Regression” (MAMAR) that […]

Degui Li, Oliver Linton, Zudi Lu
23 June 2015 | Journal Article