Two-Part Models for Fractional Responses Defined as Ratios of Integers

Autor: Harald Oberhofer, Michael Pfaffermayr
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2014
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Zdroj: Econometrics, Vol 2, Iss 3, Pp 123-144 (2014)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2225-1146
DOI: 10.3390/econometrics2030123
Popis: This paper discusses two alternative two-part models for fractional response variables that are defined as ratios of integers. The first two-part model assumes a Binomial distribution and known group size. It nests the one-part fractional response model proposed by Papke and Wooldridge (1996) and, thus, allows one to apply Wald, LM and/or LR tests in order to discriminate between the two models. The second model extends the first one by allowing for overdispersion in the data. We demonstrate the usefulness of the proposed two-part models for data on the 401(k) pension plan participation rates used in Papke and Wooldridge (1996).
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