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An alternative bivariate zero-inflated negative binomial regression model using a copula

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  • So, Sunha
  • Lee, Dong-Hee
  • Jung, Byoung Cheol

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We propose an alternative bivariate zero-inflated negative binomial (BZINB) regression model based on a copula. The empirical result shows that the proposed model performs better than the existing BZINB models in terms of the maximum log-likelihood and the AIC.

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  • So, Sunha & Lee, Dong-Hee & Jung, Byoung Cheol, 2011. "An alternative bivariate zero-inflated negative binomial regression model using a copula," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 113(2), pages 183-185.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:113:y:2011:i:2:p:183-185
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2011.07.017
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    Keywords

    Bivariate negative binomial; Copula; Heterogeneous dispersion; Negative correlation; Zero inflation;
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    JEL classification:

    • C35 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Discrete Regression and Qualitative Choice Models; Discrete Regressors; Proportions
    • C31 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models; Quantile Regressions; Social Interaction Models

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