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Bias-correction of the maximum likelihood estimator for the α-Brownian bridge

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  • Görgens, Maik
  • Thulin, Måns

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The bias of the maximum likelihood estimator of the parameter α in the α-Brownian bridge is derived. A bias-correction which improves the estimator substantially is proposed. The corrected estimator and Bayesian estimators are compared in a simulation study.

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  • Görgens, Maik & Thulin, Måns, 2014. "Bias-correction of the maximum likelihood estimator for the α-Brownian bridge," Statistics & Probability Letters, Elsevier, vol. 93(C), pages 78-86.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:stapro:v:93:y:2014:i:c:p:78-86
    DOI: 10.1016/j.spl.2014.06.020
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