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Robust estimation under error cross section dependence

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  • Moscone, F.
  • Tosetti, Elisa

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We propose a robust, partial sample estimator for the covariance matrix of the fixed effects and mean group estimators of the slope coefficients in a short T panel data model with group-specific effects and errors that are weakly cross sectionally dependent and serially correlated.

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  • Moscone, F. & Tosetti, Elisa, 2015. "Robust estimation under error cross section dependence," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 133(C), pages 100-104.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:133:y:2015:i:c:p:100-104
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2015.05.020
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    Keywords

    Panels; Weak cross section dependence; Fixed effects estimator; Mean group estimator;
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    JEL classification:

    • C10 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - General
    • C31 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models; Quantile Regressions; Social Interaction Models
    • C33 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Models with Panel Data; Spatio-temporal Models

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