Estimation of Econometric Model Using Nonlinear Full Information Maximum Likelihood: Preliminary Computer Results

David Belsley and Kent D. Wall

No 142, NBER Working Papers from National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc

Abstract: This working paper provides some preliminary results on the computational feasibility of nonlinear full information maximum likelihood (NECML) estimation. Severa1 of the test cases presented were also subjected to nonlinear three stage least square (NLBSLS) estimation in order to illustrate the relative performance of the two estimation techniques. In addition, certain other aspects central to practical implementation are highlighted. These include the effect of various computers on the efficiency of the code, as well as the relative merits of numerical and analytical generation of gradient information. Broadly speaking, NLFIML appears competitive in cost and superior in statistical properties to NL3SLS.

Date: 1976-07
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