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A variable addition test for exogeneity in structural threshold models

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This paper proposes a variable addition test for exogeneity in threshold regression models with potentially endogenous right-hand-side variables. An accurate Monte Carlo study is undertaken and the results show the good finite sample properties of the suggested test.

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  • Massacci, Daniele, 2013. "A variable addition test for exogeneity in structural threshold models," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 120(1), pages 5-9.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:120:y:2013:i:1:p:5-9
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2013.03.044
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    Keywords

    Threshold regression model; Endogeneity; Exogeneity test; Variable addition test;
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    JEL classification:

    • C12 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Hypothesis Testing: General
    • C22 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Time-Series Models; Dynamic Quantile Regressions; Dynamic Treatment Effect Models; Diffusion Processes

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