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Nonparametric Estimation of a Survivor Function with Across-Interval-Censored Data

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An, Mark Yuying
Ayala, Roberto A.

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In this paper we present a a generalized self-consistent algorithm that estimates a survivor function with across-interval- censored data. This algorithm is an iterative procedure based on Turnbull's (1974) reallocation idea. At each step of the iteration, the procedure first reduces the across-interval-censored problem to a singly-censored one, and then it applies the Kaplan-Meier estimation method. The main result of this paper is that our algorithm produces the maximum likelihood estimate. Unlike Turnbull (1974, 1976), we explicitly discuss situations in which corner solutions are encountered. The investigation is motivated from environmental economics where data from contingent valuation surveys are often used to nonparametrically estimate the willingness to pay distribution. In this estimation, the algorithm of Turnbull (1974, 1976) plays an instrumental role. However, there is a data grouping mechanism found in some contingent valuation surveys to which Turnbull's method does not apply. We refer to these cases as distinct bids and mixed bids, where across-interval-censored observations are common.

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C14 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods: General - - - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods
C24 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Truncated and Censored Models
Q26 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Renewable Resources and Conservation - - - Recreational Aspects of Natural Resources

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  1. Mark Yuying An, 1996. "Semiparametric Estimation of Willingness to Pay Distributions," Econometrics 9611001, EconWPA. [Downloadable!]
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  2. An, Mark Y. & Roberto Ayala, 1995. "A Mixture Model of Willingness to Pay Distributions," Working Papers 95-21, Duke University, Department of Economics. [Downloadable!]
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  1. Mark Yuying An & Roberto Ayala, 1996. "A Mixture Model of Willingness to Pay Distributions," Econometrics 9611002, EconWPA. [Downloadable!]
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  2. Mark Yuying An, 1996. "Semiparametric Estimation of Willingness to Pay Distributions," Econometrics 9611001, EconWPA. [Downloadable!]
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  3. Mark Yuying An, 1996. "Statistical Inference of a Bivariate Proportional Hazard Model with Grouped Data," Econometrics 9611005, EconWPA. [Downloadable!]
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  4. Riccardo Scarpa & Kenneth Willis & Guy Garrod, 2001. "Estimating Benefits for Effective Enforcement of Speed Reduction from Dichotomous-Choice CV," Environmental & Resource Economics, European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, vol. 20(4), pages 281-304, December. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
  5. Nick Hanley & Bengt Kristrom, . "What’s it worth? Exploring value uncertainty using interval questions in Contingent Valuation," Working Papers 2002_10, Department of Economics, University of Glasgow. [Downloadable!]
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