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Quantile Regression in the Presence of Sample Selection

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Most sample selection models assume that the errors are independent of the regressors. Under this assumption, all quantile and mean functions are parallel, which implies that quantile estimators cannot reveal any (per definition non-existing) heterogeneity. However, quantile estimators are useful for testing the independence assumption, because they are consistent under the null hypothesis. We propose tests for this crucial restriction that are based on the entire conditional quantile regression process after correcting for sample selection bias. Monte Carlo simulations demonstrate that they are powerful and two empirical illustrations indicate that violations of this assumption are likely to be ubiquitous in labor economics.

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  • Huber, Martin & Melly, Blaise, 2011. "Quantile Regression in the Presence of Sample Selection," Economics Working Paper Series 1109, University of St. Gallen, School of Economics and Political Science.
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    Keywords

    Sample selection; quantile regression; independence; test;

    JEL classification:

    • C12 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Hypothesis Testing: General
    • C13 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Estimation: General
    • C14 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods: General
    • C21 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models

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