Semiparametric Binary Random Effects Models: Estimating Two Types of Drinking Behavior

Dong, Yingying (2010): Semiparametric Binary Random Effects Models: Estimating Two Types of Drinking Behavior.

Abstract

This paper proposes a new estimator for cross section semiparametric regressions containing an unobserved binary random effect and applies it to alcohol consumption. The unobserved random effect (health-consciousness) explains a significant proportion of the otherwise unexplained variation in alcohol consumption. Higher education positively correlates with health-consciousness.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Random Effects Model, Alcohol Consumption, Education
• Subjects: C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C1 - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General > C14 - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods: General; I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I1 - Health > I12 - Health Behavior

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