Publications

The cemmap working paper series publishes papers expanding the frontiers of knowledge in microdata methods and practice. Martin Weidner is the editor of the working paper series.

Simultaneous equations for discrete outcomes: coherence, completeness, and identification

This paper studies simultaneous equations models for two or more discrete outcomes. These models may be… Continue reading.

Andrew Chesher, Adam Rosen
August 2012

CWP21/12

Nonparametric regression for locally stationary time series

In this paper, we study nonparametric models allowing for locally stationary regressors and a regression function… Continue reading.

Michael Vogt
September 2012

CWP22/12

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Nonparametric estimation of a periodic sequence in the presence of a smooth trend

In this paper, we study a nonparametric regression model including a periodic component, a smooth trend… Continue reading.

Oliver Linton, Michael Vogt
September 2012

CWP23/12

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A nonparametric test of the leverage hypothesis

The so-called leverage hypothesis is that negative shocks to prices/returns aff ect volatility more than equal… Continue reading.

Oliver Linton, Yoon-Jae Whang, Yu-Min Yen
September 2012

CWP24/12

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A nonparametric test of a strong leverage hypothesis
Oliver Linton, Yoon-Jae Whang, Yu-Min Yen
July 2013 | CWP28/13
Efficient estimation of conditional risk measures in a semiparametric GARCH model

This paper proposes efficient estimators of risk measures in a semiparametric GARCH model defined through moment… Continue reading.

Oliver Linton, Dajing Shang, Yang Yan
September 2012

CWP25/12

Averaging of moment condition estimators

We establish the consistency and asymptotic normality for a class of estimators that are linear combinations… Continue reading.

Xiaohong Chen, David Jacho-Chávez, Oliver Linton
September 2012

CWP26/12

Testing for the stochastic dominance efficiency of a given portfolio

We propose a new statistical test of the stochastic dominance efficiency of a given portfolio over… Continue reading.

Oliver Linton, Yoon-Jae Whang
September 2012

CWP27/12

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Testing for the stochastic dominance efficiency of a given portfolio
Oliver Linton, Thierry Post, Yoon-Jae Whang
June 2014 | CWP
A flexible semiparametric model for time series

We consider approximating a multivariate regression function by an affine combination of one-dimensional conditional component regression… Continue reading.

Degui Li, Oliver Linton, Zudi Lu
September 2012

CWP28/12

Econometric analysis of games with multiple equilibria

This article reviews the recent literature on the econometric analysis of games where multiple solutions are… Continue reading.

Áureo de Paula
October 2012

CWP29/12

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Exogeneity in semiparametric moment condition models

The primary concern of this article is the provision of definitions and tests for exogeneity appropriate… Continue reading.

Paulo Parente, Richard Smith
October 2012

CWP30/12

Asymptotic efficiency of semiparametric two-step GMM

In this note, we characterise the semiparametric efficiency bound for a class of semiparametric models in… Continue reading.

Xiaohong Chen, Jinyong Hahn
October 2012

CWP31/12

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Asymptotic efficiency of semiparametric two-step GMM
Daniel Ackerberg, Xiaohong Chen, Jinyong Hahn
June 2014 | CWP28/14
An estimation of economic models with recursive preferences

This paper presents estimates of key preference parameters of the Epstein and Zin (1989, 1991) and… Continue reading.

Xiaohong Chen, Jack Favilukis, Sydney Ludvigson
October 2012

CWP32/12

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An estimation of economic models with recursive preferences
Xiaohong Chen, Jack Favilukis, Sydney Ludvigson
March 2013 | CWP
Intersection bounds: estimation and inference

We develop a practical and novel method for inference on intersection bounds, namely bounds defined by… Continue reading.

Victor Chernozhukov, Sokbae (Simon) Lee, Adam Rosen
October 2012

CWP33/12

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Intersection bounds: estimation and inference
Victor Chernozhukov, Sokbae (Simon) Lee, Adam Rosen
March 2013 | CWP

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Intersection bounds: estimation and inference
Victor Chernozhukov, Sokbae (Simon) Lee, Adam Rosen
November 2011 | CWP34/11
An instrumental variable random coefficients model for binary outcomes

In this paper we study a random coefficient model for a binary outcome. We allow for… Continue reading.

Andrew Chesher, Adam Rosen
October 2012

CWP34/12

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Testing regression monotonicity in econometric models

Monotonicity is a key qualitative prediction of a wide array of economic models derived via robust… Continue reading.

Denis Chetverikov
November 2012

CWP35/12

Adaptive test of conditional moment inequalities

In this paper, the author constructs a new test of conditional moment inequalities based on studentised… Continue reading.

Denis Chetverikov
November 2012

CWP36/12

Local identification of nonparametric and semiparametric models

In parametric models a sufficient condition for local identification is that the vector of moment is… Continue reading.

Xiaohong Chen, Victor Chernozhukov, Sokbae (Simon) Lee, Whitney K. Newey
November 2012

CWP37/12

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Local identification of nonparametric and semiparametric models
Xiaohong Chen, Victor Chernozhukov, Sokbae (Simon) Lee, Whitney K. Newey
March 2014 | CWP

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Local identification of nonparametric and semiparametric models
Xiaohong Chen, Victor Chernozhukov, Sokbae (Simon) Lee, Whitney K. Newey
May 2011 | CWP17/11
Identification in auctions with selective entry

This paper considers nonparametric identification of a two-stage entry and bidding model for auctions which we… Continue reading.

Matthew Gentry, Tong Li
November 2012

CWP38/12

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Identification in auctions with selective entry
Matthew Gentry, Tong Li
January 2014 | CWP
A triangular treatment effect model with random coefficients in the selection equation

In this paper we study nonparametric estimation in a binary treatment model where the outcome equation… Continue reading.

Eric Gautier, Stefan Hoderlein
December 2012

CWP39/12

Nonparametric identification and semiparametric estimation of classical measurement error models without side information

Virtually all methods aimed at correcting for covariate measurement error in regressions rely on some form… Continue reading.

Susanne M. Schennach, Yingyao Hu
December 2012

CWP40/12

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