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Iterative algorithm for non parametric estimation of the instrumental variables quantiles

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  • Fève, Frédérique
  • Florens, Jean-Pierre

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This paper proposes a simple algorithm for the numerical computation of the non parametric IV quantile estimation. This algorithm is based on the Landweber iterations for solving a nonlinear integral equation. The paper is illustrated by numerical simulations.

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  • Fève, Frédérique & Florens, Jean-Pierre, 2014. "Iterative algorithm for non parametric estimation of the instrumental variables quantiles," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 123(3), pages 300-304.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:123:y:2014:i:3:p:300-304
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2014.03.007
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    Keywords

    Ill-posed integral equation; Landweber iteration; IV quantile; Kernel smoothing;
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    JEL classification:

    • C14 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods: General
    • C26 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Instrumental Variables (IV) Estimation

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