This paper presents a convenient shortcut method for implementing the Heckman estimator of the dynamic random effects probit model using standard software. It then compares the three estimators proposed by Heckman, Orme and Wooldridge based on three alternative approximations, first in an...

This paper presents a semi-nonparametric estimator for a series of generalized models that nest the ordered probit model and thereby relax the distributional assumption in that model. It describes a new Stata command for fitting such models and presents an illustration of the approach. Copyright...

We use a randomized experiment to evaluate the impact of providing richer information about prospective jobs to vocational trainees on their employment outcomes. The setting of the study is the vocational training program DDU-GKY in India. We find that including in the training two information...