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The Bias of the Gini Coefficient due to Grouping
Ourti, Tom Van; Clarke, Philip - 2008
We propose a first order bias correction term for the Gini index to reduce the bias due to grouping. The first order … reveals an intuitive formula for the remaining second order bias which is useful in empirical analyses. We analyze the … it reduces a considerable share of the bias due to grouping. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010325812
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The Bias of the Gini Coefficient Due to Grouping : Revisiting First-Order Corrections
Van Ourti, Tom - 2008
We propose a first order bias correction term for the Gini index to reduce the bias due to grouping. The first order … reveals an intuitive formula for the remaining second order bias which is useful in empirical analyses. We analyze the … it reduces a considerable share of the bias due to grouping …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012722922
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Benefits and Costs of Transport
Verhoef, E.T.; Nijkamp, P.; Rietveld, P.; Lakshmanan, T.R. - 1997
This paper discusses a number of issues centred around the evaluation of the benefits and costs of transport. It is argued that, for various reasons, transport cannot be treated as an ‘ordinary’ economic sector, and in the paper the policy implications of a number of the sector’s...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010324497
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Measurement Error in Education and Growth Regressions
Portela, Miguel; Alessie, Rob; Teulings, Coen N. - 2004
the measurement error. The standard attenuation bias suggests that using these corrected data would lead to a higher …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010325186
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Measuring Externalities in Program Evaluation
Janssens, Wendy - 2005
not yet active. We account for participation selection bias using instrumental variables. The control villages allow us to …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010325173
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Asymmetries in Conditional Mean and Variance: Modelling Stock Returns by asMA-asQGARCH
Brännäs, Kurt; de Gooijer, Jan G. - 2000
variancefunctions. In a genuine out-of-sample forecasting experiment theperformance of the best fitted asMA-asQGARCH model is compared …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010324389
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Externalities in Urban Sustainability
Verhoef, Erik T.; Nijkamp, Peter - 2000
This paper studies urban sustainability from the perspective ofexternalities. We develop a general spatialequilibrium model of a monocentric city, in which two types ofexternalities occur. On the one hand, pollution inthe industrial centre leads to a spatially differentiateddeterioration of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010324394
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Combined Forecasts from Linear and Nonlinear Time Series Models
Terui, N.; van Dijk, Herman K. - 2000
Combined forecasts from a linear and a nonlinear model areinvestigated for timeseries with possibly nonlinear characteristics. The forecasts arecombined by aconstant coefficient regression method as well as a time varyingmethod. Thetime varying method allows for a locally (non)linear model....
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The Monetary Exchange Rate Model as a Long-Run Phenomenon
Groen, Jan J.J. - 1998
Pure time series-based tests fail to find empirical support formonetary exchange rate models. In this paper we apply pooled timeseries estimation on a forward-looking monetary model, resulting inparameter estimates which are in compliance with the underlyingtheory. Based on a panel version of...
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Testing for Integration using Evolving Trend and Seasonals Models: A Bayesian Approach
Koop, Gary; van Dijk, Herman K.; Hoek, Henk - 1997
In this paper, we make use of state space models to investigate the presence of stochastic trends in economic time series. A model is specified where such a trend can enter either in the autoregressive representation or in a separate state equation. Tests based on the former are analogous to...
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