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The weighted method of moments approach for moment condition models

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  • Xiao, Zhiguo

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This paper proposes weighted method of moments for estimating over-identified moment condition models. Weighted method of moments is asymptotically equivalent to, but may have better finite sample properties than generalized method of moments and empirical likelihood.

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Article provided by Elsevier in its journal Economics Letters.

Volume (Year): 107 (2010)
Issue (Month): 2 (May)
Pages: 183-186

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Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:107:y:2010:i:2:p:183-186

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Keywords: Moment condition models Weighted method of moments Small sample properties;

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  1. Yuichi Kitamura, 2006. "Empirical Likelihood Methods in Econometrics: Theory and Practice," Levine's Bibliography 321307000000000307, UCLA Department of Economics.
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  1. Zhiguo Xiao, 2011. "Efficient Estimation of Moment Condition Models with Heterogenous Populations," Annals of Economics and Finance, Society for AEF, vol. 12(1), pages 89-107, May.

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