Latent Instrumental Variables: A Critical Review
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Keywords
U.S. Endogeneity; instrumental variables; latent instrumental variables; omitted variables; regression; returns to education; return to campaign money in Congressional elections.;All these keywords.
JEL classification:
- C01 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - General - - - Econometrics
- C8 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs
- C36 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Instrumental Variables (IV) Estimation
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