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Two-step semiparametric estimation of the Type-3 Tobit model

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  • Zhou, Xianbo
  • Pan, Zhewen

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This paper proposes an alternative two-step semiparametric estimator for the Type-3 Tobit model and presents its asymptotic properties. Simulation shows that the estimator performs well in various designs. An empirical application is provided to verify the usefulness of the estimator.

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  • Zhou, Xianbo & Pan, Zhewen, 2015. "Two-step semiparametric estimation of the Type-3 Tobit model," Statistics & Probability Letters, Elsevier, vol. 105(C), pages 96-105.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:stapro:v:105:y:2015:i:c:p:96-105
    DOI: 10.1016/j.spl.2015.06.012
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