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Finite mixture models for linked survey and administrative data: Estimation and postestimation

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  • Stephen P. Jenkins

    (London School of Economics and Political Science)

  • Fernando Rios-Avila

    (The Levy Economics Institute of Bard College)

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Researchers use finite mixture models to analyze linked survey and administrative data on labor earnings, while also accounting for various types of measurement error in each data source. Different combinations of error-ridden and error-free observations characterize latent classes. Latent class probabilities depend on the probabilities of the different types of error. We introduce a suite of commands to fit finite mixture models to linked survey-administrative data: there is a general model and seven simpler variants. We also provide postestimation commands for assessment of reliability, marginal effects, data simulation, and pre- diction of hybrid variables that combine information from both data sources about the outcome of interest. Our commands can also be used to study measurement errors in other variables besides labor earnings.

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  • Stephen P. Jenkins & Fernando Rios-Avila, 2023. "Finite mixture models for linked survey and administrative data: Estimation and postestimation," Stata Journal, StataCorp LP, vol. 23(1), pages 53-85, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:tsj:stataj:v:23:y:2023:i:1:p:53-85
    DOI: 10.1177/1536867X231161976
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    1. Stephen P. Jenkins & Fernando Rios‐Avila, 2021. "Measurement error in earnings data: Replication of Meijer, Rohwedder, and Wansbeek's mixture model approach to combining survey and register data," Journal of Applied Econometrics, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 36(4), pages 474-483, June.
    2. Jenkins, Stephen P. & Rios-Avila, Fernando, 2021. "Reconciling Reports: Modelling Employment Earnings and Measurement Errors Using Linked Survey and Administrative Data," IZA Discussion Papers 14405, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).
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    ky_fit; ky_estat; ky_sim; linked survey and administrative data; measurement error; finite mixture models; latent class models;
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    • C81 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Methodology for Collecting, Estimating, and Organizing Microeconomic Data; Data Access
    • C83 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Survey Methods; Sampling Methods
    • D31 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - Personal Income and Wealth Distribution

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