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Semiparametric identification and estimation of discrete choice models for bundles

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  • Ouyang, Fu
  • Yang, Thomas Tao
  • Zhang, Hanghui

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We study (point) identification of preference coefficients in semiparametric discrete choice models for bundles. The approach to the identification uses an “identification at infinity” (Chamberlain, 1986) insight in combination with median independence restrictions on unobservables. We propose two-stage maximum score (MS) estimators and show their consistency. Monte Carlo evidence demonstrates that our approach performs satisfactorily in finite samples.

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  • Ouyang, Fu & Yang, Thomas Tao & Zhang, Hanghui, 2020. "Semiparametric identification and estimation of discrete choice models for bundles," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 193(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:193:y:2020:i:c:s0165176520302123
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2020.109321
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    Keywords

    Bundle choices; Semiparametric model; Median independence; Identification at infinity; Maximum score estimation;
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    JEL classification:

    • 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
    • C35 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Discrete Regression and Qualitative Choice Models; Discrete Regressors; Proportions

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