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A bivariate zero-inflated count data regression model with unrestricted correlation

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  • Gurmu, Shiferaw
  • Elder, John

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This paper proposes a computationally simple bivariate zero-inflated count data regression model with an unrestricted correlation pattern. An application to data with excess of zeros on the demand for health services is given.

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  • Gurmu, Shiferaw & Elder, John, 2008. "A bivariate zero-inflated count data regression model with unrestricted correlation," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 100(2), pages 245-248, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:100:y:2008:i:2:p:245-248
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