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Programming Identification Criteria in Simultaneous Equation Models

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Examining the identification problem in the case of a linear econometric model can be a tedious task. The rank and order conditions are commonly used in identification for simultaneous equations models. The order condition of identifiability is an easy condition to compute, though maybe difficult to remember. The application of the rank condition, due to its complicated definition and its computational demands, is time consuming and contains a high risk for errors. Furthermore, possible miscalculations could lead to wrong identification results, which cannot be revealed by other indications. Thus, a safe way to test identification criteria is to make use of computer software. Specialized econometric software can off-load some of the requested computations but the procedure of formation and verification of the identification criteria are still up to the user. In our identification study we use the program editor of a free computer algebra system, Xcas. We present a routine that tests various identification conditions and classifies the equations under study as «under-identified», «just-identified», «over-identified »and «unidentified», in just one entry. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media New York 2015

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  • George Halkos & Kyriaki Tsilika, 2015. "Programming Identification Criteria in Simultaneous Equation Models," Computational Economics, Springer;Society for Computational Economics, vol. 46(1), pages 157-170, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:compec:v:46:y:2015:i:1:p:157-170
    DOI: 10.1007/s10614-014-9444-9
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    Keywords

    Simultaneous equations; Order and rank conditions; Computer algebra system Xcas; C10; C30; C51; C63;
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    JEL classification:

    • C51 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling - - - Model Construction and Estimation
    • C10 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - General
    • C63 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Computational Techniques
    • C30 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - General

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