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Consistent estimation of pseudo panels in the presence of selection bias

In the presence of selection bias, traditional estimators of pseudo panel data are inconsistent. In this paper, the authors derive the conditions under which consistence is achieved in pseudo-panel estimation and propose a simple test of selection bias. Specifically, they propose a Wald test for the null hypothesis that there is no selection bias. Under rejection of the null hypothesis, the authors can consistently estimate pseudo-panel parameters. They use cross sections and pseudo-panel regressions to test for selection bias and estimate the returns to education in Colombia. The authors corroborate the existence of selection bias and find that returns to education are around twenty percent.

Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Series: Economics Discussion Papers ; No. 2012-26

Classification
Wirtschaft
Single Equation Models; Single Variables: Panel Data Models; Spatio-temporal Models
Model Evaluation, Validation, and Selection
Subject
Repeated cross-section models
selectivity bias testing
human capital
Panel
Schätztheorie
Auswahl
Bias
Theorie

Event
Geistige Schöpfung
(who)
Mora Rodriguez, Jhon James
Muro, Juan
Event
Veröffentlichung
(who)
Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW)
(where)
Kiel
(when)
2012

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  • Arbeitspapier

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  • Mora Rodriguez, Jhon James
  • Muro, Juan
  • Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW)

Time of origin

  • 2012

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