Estimating Capabilities with Structural Equation Models: How Well are We Doing in a ‘Real’ World?
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Keywords
Latent variables; MIMIC; SEM; Simulation; Capability approach;All these keywords.
JEL classification:
- C10 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - General
- C15 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Statistical Simulation Methods: General
- D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement
- I00 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - General - - - General
- I20 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - General
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