Consistent Parameter Estimation for Lagged Multilevel Models

N.H. Spencer

Working Papers from University of Hertfordshire - Business Schoool

Abstract: The estimation of parameters of lagged multilevel models is considered. This type of model is used in many application areas, including psychology and education, where changes in test results over time can be modelled. Standard estimation techniques are shown to give inconsistent results for this formulation of the multilevel model. For two simple assumptions concerni ng the nature of the model covariate a first and second difference instrument methods for consistent estimation are developed. Simulations are used to demonstrate their success in obtaining consistent parameter estimated. Use of the instrument methods with more complex multilevel models is considered.

Keywords: ESTIMATOR; STATISTICAL ANALYSIS (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C13 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 22 pages
Date: 1998
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