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Robust Hypothesis Tests for M-Estimators with Possibly Non-differentiable Estimating Functions

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We propose a new robust hypothesis test for (possibly nonlinear) constraints on Mestimators with possibly non-differentiable estimating functions. The proposed test employs a random normalizing matrix computed from recursive M-estimators to eliminate the nuisance parameters arising from the asymptotic covariance matrix. It does not require consistent estimation of any nuisance parameters, in contrast with the conventional heteroskedasticity autocorrelation consistent (HAC)-type test and the KVB-type test of Kiefer, Vogelsang, and Bunzel (2000). Our test reduces to the KVB-type test in simple location models with OLS estimation, so the error in rejection probability of our test in a Gaussian location model is OIP(T−1 log T). We discuss robust testing in quantile regression, and censored regression models in details. In simulation studies, we find that our test has better size control and better finite sample power than the HAC-type and KVB-type tests.

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  • Wei-Ming Lee & Yu-Chin Hsu & Chung-Ming Kuan, 2014. "Robust Hypothesis Tests for M-Estimators with Possibly Non-differentiable Estimating Functions," IEAS Working Paper : academic research 14-A004, Institute of Economics, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan, revised Oct 2014.
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    1. Lee, Wei-Ming & Kuan, Chung-Ming & Hsu, Yu-Chin, 2014. "Testing over-identifying restrictions without consistent estimation of the asymptotic covariance matrix," Journal of Econometrics, Elsevier, vol. 181(2), pages 181-193.

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    censored regression; generalized method of moments; robust hypothesis testing; KVB approach; M-estimator; quantile regression;
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    • C12 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Hypothesis Testing: General
    • C22 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Time-Series Models; Dynamic Quantile Regressions; Dynamic Treatment Effect Models; Diffusion Processes

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