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A nonparametric test for path dependence in discrete panel data

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This paper proposes a test for path dependence in discrete panel data based on a characterization of stochastic processes that are mixtures of Markov chains. This test is applied to European Community Household Panel data on employment histories. The data allow to reject the null of no path dependence in all subsamples considered.

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  • Kasy, Maximilian, 2011. "A nonparametric test for path dependence in discrete panel data," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 113(2), pages 172-175.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:113:y:2011:i:2:p:172-175
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2011.07.005
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    Keywords

    Path dependence; Mixtures of Markov chains; Nonparametric testing;
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    JEL classification:

    • C12 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Hypothesis Testing: General
    • C14 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods: General
    • C23 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Models with Panel Data; Spatio-temporal Models

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