Identification of Peer Using Group Size Variation

Laurent Davezies, Xavier D'Haultfoeuille and Denis Fougere

No 2007-34, Working Papers from Center for Research in Economics and Statistics

Abstract: This paper considers the semiparametric identification of endogenousand exogenous peer effects in the linear-in-means model. We showthat this model is generically identified when at least three differentsizes of peer groups are observed in the sample at hand. While unnecessaryin general, homoskedasticity may be required in special cases torecover all parameters. Extensions to asymmetric responses to peersand binary outcomes are also considered. Once more, most parametersare semiparametrically identified under rather weak conditions.However, recovering all of them requires more stringent assumptions.Finally, we bring theoretical evidence that the model is more adaptedto small groups.

Pages: 28
Date: 2007
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Working Paper: Identification of Peer Effects Using Group Size Variation (2006)
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