Sample Selection Versus Two-Part Models Revisited: The Case of Female Smoking and Drinking

David Madden ()

No HRBWP23, Papers from Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)

Abstract: There is a well-established debate between Heckman sample selection and two-part models in health econometrics, particularly when no obvious exclusion restrictions are available. Most of this debate has focussed on the application of these models to health care expenditure. This paper revisits the debate in the context of female smoking and drinking, and evaluates the two approaches on three grounds: theoretical, practical and statistical. The two-part model is generally favoured but it is stressed that this comparison should be carried out on a case-by-case basis.

Keywords: hrb (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 35 pages
Date: 2006-04
Note: Published by ESRI, ISSC & University of Ulster
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Journal Article: Sample selection versus two-part models revisited: The case of female smoking and drinking (2008)
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