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Weak Instruments: Diagnosis and Cures in Empirical Econometrics

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  • Jinyong Hahn
  • Jerry Hausman

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  • Jinyong Hahn & Jerry Hausman, 2003. "Weak Instruments: Diagnosis and Cures in Empirical Econometrics," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 93(2), pages 118-125, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:93:y:2003:i:2:p:118-125
    Note: DOI: 10.1257/000282803321946912
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