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A Simple Iterative Z-Estimator For Semiparametric Models

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  • Frazier, David T.

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We propose a new iterative estimation algorithm for use in semiparametric models where calculation of Z-estimators by conventional means is difficult or impossible. Unlike a Newton–Raphson approach, which makes use of the entire Hessian, this approach only uses curvature information associated with portions of the Hessian that are relatively easy to calculate. Consistency and asymptotic normality of estimators obtained from this algorithm are established under regularity conditions and an information dominance condition. Two specific examples, a quantile regression model with missing covariates and a GARCH-in-mean model with conditional mean of unknown functional form, demonstrate the applicability of the algorithm. This new approach can be interpreted as an extension of the maximization by parts estimation approach to semiparametric models.

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  • Frazier, David T., 2019. "A Simple Iterative Z-Estimator For Semiparametric Models," Econometric Theory, Cambridge University Press, vol. 35(1), pages 111-141, February.
  • Handle: RePEc:cup:etheor:v:35:y:2019:i:01:p:111-141_00
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    1. Jiang, Bin & Yang, Yanrong & Gao, Jiti & Hsiao, Cheng, 2021. "Recursive estimation in large panel data models: Theory and practice," Journal of Econometrics, Elsevier, vol. 224(2), pages 439-465.
    2. Frazier, David T. & Koo, Bonsoo, 2021. "Indirect inference for locally stationary models," Journal of Econometrics, Elsevier, vol. 223(1), pages 1-27.
    3. David T. Frazier & Bonsoo Koo, 2020. "Indirect Inference for Locally Stationary Models," Monash Econometrics and Business Statistics Working Papers 30/20, Monash University, Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics.
    4. Nikolaus Hautsch & Ostap Okhrin & Alexander Ristig, 2023. "Maximum-Likelihood Estimation Using the Zig-Zag Algorithm," Journal of Financial Econometrics, Oxford University Press, vol. 21(4), pages 1346-1375.

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