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Estimation of Nonseparable Models with Censored Dependent Variables and Endogenous Regressors

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  • Taisuke Otsu
  • Luke Taylor

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In this paper we develop a nonparametric estimator for the local average response of a censored dependent variable to endogenous regressors in a nonseparable model where the unobservable error term is not restricted to be scalar and where the nonseparable function need not be monotone in the unobservables. We formalise the identification argument put forward in Altonji, Ichimura and Otsu (2012), construct the nonparametric estimator, characterise its asymptotic property, and conduct a Monte Carlo investigation to study the small sample properties. Identification is constructive and is achieved through a control function approach. We show that the estimator is consistent and asymptotically normally distributed. The Monte Carlo results are encouraging.

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  • Taisuke Otsu & Luke Taylor, 2014. "Estimation of Nonseparable Models with Censored Dependent Variables and Endogenous Regressors," STICERD - Econometrics Paper Series 575, Suntory and Toyota International Centres for Economics and Related Disciplines, LSE.
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    • C24 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Truncated and Censored Models; Switching Regression Models; Threshold Regression Models
    • C34 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Truncated and Censored Models; Switching Regression Models
    • C14 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods: General

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