Are Efficient Estimators in Single-Index Models Really Efficient? A Computational Discussion

Marian Hristache
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Computational Statistics, 2002, vol. 17, issue 4, No 1, 453-464

Abstract: Summary In this paper, we consider estimators of the finite dimensional parameter θ0 in the single-index regression model defined by: E(Y∣X) = E(Y∣Xθ0). We use semiparametric weighted M-estimators defined as maximizing a pseudo-likelihood based on the linear exponential family and which have been shown to be asymptotically efficient. We discuss the choice of the pseudo-likelihood and the practical efficiency of these estimators, using computational arguments. We show that for a large but reasonable sample size, the asymptotically efficient estimator works better than the usual ones.

Keywords: Single Index Model; Computational Discussion; Linear Exponential Family; Reasonable Sample Size; Computational Arguments (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2002
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DOI: 10.1007/s001800200119

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