Three Essays in Econometrics PDF Download

Author: Chang-Ching Lin
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ISBN: 9780542787676
Category : Econometric models
Languages : en
Pages : 154

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Book Description
The third essay proposes a robust method to examine if the parameters of a panel data model are constant across individuals in the population. I utilize the L-moment to measure the dispersion of the estimates to propose a test, which is robust against outlying observations. The test statistic asymptotically has the standard normal distribution under the null hypothesis, as long as some mild conditions are met. My simulations show that this test delivers a more accurate size than existing tests in panel data models. The proposed test is also applied to examine whether or not the rates of convergence of economic growth are the same across countries.