ISSN:
1572-9338
Keywords:
Markov processes
;
micro data
;
macro data
;
estimation
;
hypothesis testing
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
,
Economics
Notes:
Abstract We estimate the parameters of a Markov chain model using two types of simulated data: micro, or actual interstate transition counts, and macro aggregate frequency. We compare, by means of Monte Carlo experiments, the validity and power for micro likelihood ratio tests with their macro counterparts, previously developed by the authors to complement standard least-squares point estimates. We consider five specific null hypotheses, including parameter stationarity, entity homogeneity, a zero-order process, a specified probability value, and equal diagonal probabilities. The results from these micro-macro comparisons should help to indicate whether micro panel data collection is justified over the use of simpler state frequency counts.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02187090
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