This paper analyzes wage decomposition methodology in the context of panel data sample selection embedded in a … correlated random effects setting. Identification issues unique to panel data are examined for their implications for wage … decompositions. As an empirical example, we apply our methodology to German Socio-Economic Panel (GSOEP) data with which we …

The paper proposes a technique for the estimation of possibly nonlinear panel data models in the presence of … heterogeneous unit nonresponse. Attrition or unit nonresponse in panel data usually renders parameter estimators inconsistent unless …

types of simultaneous entries into the panel. The little known phenomenon of natural refreshments, which adds to entries … differences in participation experience (i.e. panel conditioning). A demonstrative application on subjective data from the German … Socio-Economic Panel Study (SOEP) serves as an example and offers insights on health-related attrition. …