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Constrained estimation using penalization and MCMC

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  • Gallant, A. Ronald
  • Hong, Han
  • Leung, Michael P.
  • Li, Jessie

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We study inference for parameters defined by either classical extremum estimators or Laplace-type estimators subject to general nonlinear constraints on the parameters. We show that running MCMC on the penalized version of the problem offers a computationally attractive alternative to solving the original constrained optimization problem. Bayesian credible intervals are asymptotically valid confidence intervals in a pointwise sense, providing exact asymptotic coverage for general functions of the parameters. We allow for nonadaptive and adaptive penalizations using the ℓp for p⩾1 penalty functions. These methods are motivated by and include as special cases model selection and shrinkage methods such as the LASSO and its Bayesian and adaptive versions. A simulation study validates the theoretical results. We also provide an empirical application on estimating the joint density of U.S. real consumption and asset returns subject to Euler equation constraints in a CRRA asset pricing model.

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  • Gallant, A. Ronald & Hong, Han & Leung, Michael P. & Li, Jessie, 2022. "Constrained estimation using penalization and MCMC," Journal of Econometrics, Elsevier, vol. 228(1), pages 85-106.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:econom:v:228:y:2022:i:1:p:85-106
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jeconom.2021.02.004
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    Keywords

    Penalized estimation; MCMC; Laplace-type estimators; Bayesian LASSO;
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    JEL classification:

    • C10 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - General
    • C11 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Bayesian Analysis: General
    • C13 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Estimation: General
    • C15 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Statistical Simulation Methods: General

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