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n-uniformly consistent density estimation in nonparametric regression models

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  • Escanciano, Juan Carlos
  • Jacho-Chávez, David T.

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The paper introduces a n-consistent estimator of the probability density function of the response variable in a nonparametric regression model. The proposed estimator is shown to have a (uniform) asymptotic normal distribution, and it is computationally very simple to calculate. A Monte Carlo experiment confirms our theoretical results. The results derived in the paper adapt general U-processes theory to the inclusion of infinite dimensional nuisance parameters.

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  • Escanciano, Juan Carlos & Jacho-Chávez, David T., 2012. "n-uniformly consistent density estimation in nonparametric regression models," Journal of Econometrics, Elsevier, vol. 167(2), pages 305-316.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:econom:v:167:y:2012:i:2:p:305-316
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jeconom.2011.09.017
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