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Covariate measurement and endogeneity

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The effects of improving covariate measurement are investigated when the covariate is endogenous even in the absence of measurement error. Reducing measurement error can exacerbate the finite sample bias of Two-Stage Least Squares. An application reveals this is of practical importance.

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  • Millimet, Daniel L., 2015. "Covariate measurement and endogeneity," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 136(C), pages 59-63.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:136:y:2015:i:c:p:59-63
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2015.08.023
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    Measurement error; Endogeneity; Two-Stage Least Squares;
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    JEL classification:

    • C36 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Instrumental Variables (IV) Estimation
    • C81 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Methodology for Collecting, Estimating, and Organizing Microeconomic Data; Data Access

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