Questions from Econometrics


Q: Let {xt: t = 1, 2, . .

Let {xt: t = 1, 2, . . .} be a covariance stationary process and define h = Cov(xt, xt+h) for h >= 0. Show that Corr(xt, xt+h) = h/0.

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Q: A partial adjustment model is y*t = 0

A partial adjustment model is y*t = 0 + 1xt + et yt – yt-1 = (y*t – yt-1) + at, where y*t is the desired or optimal level of y and yt is the actual (observed) level. For example, y*t is the desired...

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Q: In Example 10.6, we used the data in FAIR

In Example 10.6, we used the data in FAIR to estimate a variant on Fair’s model for predicting presidential election outcomes in the United States. (i) What argument can be made for the error term in...

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Q: Use the data in HTV to answer this question. (

Use the data in HTV to answer this question. (i) Estimate the regression model educ = 0 + 1motheduc + 2fatheduc + 3abil + 4abil2 + u by OLS and report the results in the usual form. Test the null...

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Q: (i) In the enterprise zone event study in Computer Exercise

(i) In the enterprise zone event study in Computer Exercise C5 in Chapter 10, a regression of the OLS residuals on the lagged residuals produces ^ = .841 and se(^) = .053. What implications does thi...

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Q: Why can we not use first differences when we have independent cross

Why can we not use first differences when we have independent cross sections in two years (as opposed to panel data)?

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Q: Consider equation (18.15) with k = 2.

Consider equation (18.15) with k = 2. Using the IV approach to estimating the h and , what would you use as instruments for yt-1? Data from Equation 18.15:

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Q: Consider the geometric distributed model in equation, written in estimating equation

Consider the geometric distributed model in equation, written in estimating equation form as in equation: yt = 0 + zt + yt-1 + vt, where vt = ut - ut-1. (i) Suppose that you are only willing to as...

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Q: An interesting economic model that leads to an econometric model with a

An interesting economic model that leads to an econometric model with a lagged dependent variable relates yt to the expected value of xt, say, x*t , where the expectation is based on all observed info...

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Q: Suppose that {yt} and {zt} are I(

Suppose that {yt} and {zt} are I(1) series, but yt - zt is I(0) for some  - 0. Show that for any  - , yt - zt must be I(1).

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