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Which model to match?

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  • Matteo Barigozzi

    (London School of Economics)

  • Roxana Halbleib

    (University of Konstanz)

  • David Veredas

    (Université Libre de Bruxelles)

Abstract

The asymptotic efficiency of indirect estimation methods, such as the efficient method of moments and indirect inference, depends on the choice of the auxiliary model. To date, this choice has been somewhat ad hoc and based on an educated guess. In this article we introduce a class of information criteria that helps the user to optimize the choice between nested and non–nested auxiliary models. They are the indirect analogues of the widely used Akaike–type criteria. A thorough Monte Carlo study based on two simple and illustrative models shows the usefulness of the criteria.

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  • Matteo Barigozzi & Roxana Halbleib & David Veredas, 2012. "Which model to match?," Working Papers 1229, Banco de España.
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    Keywords

    Indirect inference; efficient method of moments; auxiliary model; information criteria; asymptotic efficiency;
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    JEL classification:

    • C13 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Estimation: General
    • C52 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling - - - Model Evaluation, Validation, and Selection

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