Some consequences of viewing LIML as an iterated Aitken estimator

This note demonstrates that LIML can be formulated as Zellner's SUR estimator. The result provides an analytic formula for LIML and its derived reduced form estimator, expresses LIML as the sum of 2SLS and a correction factor and facilities exogeneity testing.     

LIML estimation of import demand and export supply elasticities

I apply limited-information maximum likelihood (LIML) to estimate import demand and export supply elasticities for a range of eurozone countries. The results highlight inconsistencies in the parameters estimated by LIML relative to an estimator that is robust to heteroskedasticity. The nature of the structural equations reveals complications generated by the limiting behavior of the parameters that can be replicated in finite samples. The results of simulations underscore improvements in parameter estimates in a three-dimensional panel, suggesting that the problem of limiting behaviour can be overcome in larger dataset/panels.     

Specification and estimation of a dynamic disequilibrium model

A disequilibrium model is considered, in which unsatisfied demand or supply in any given period carries over into the next period. An estimation procedure based on a LIML approach is then suggested.     

Estimating semi-parametric output distance functions with neural-based reduced form equations using LIML

Efficiency analysis is an important tool for evaluating firms' performance. This paper introduces a novel approach for measuring technical efficiency (TE) in the case of technologies with multiple outputs which deals with the endogeneity of outputs issue. The proposed approach uses Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and the method of Limited Information Maximum Likelihood (LIML). The validity of the proposed approach is illustrated by fitting it to a large US data set for all commercial banks in the 1989–2000 time span. Meanwhile, we compare the proposed approach to the single-equation Translog output distance function and the proposed approach was found to yield very satisfactory results, while dealing with the issue of the endogeneity of outputs.     

A maximum entropy approach to the specification of distributed lags

The maximum entropy (ME) criterion is used to justify three different specifications of distributed lags. For lag distributions in several dimensions, the ME criterion yields a considerable simplification.     

Maximum entropy regressions

Maximum entropy (ME) regression is compared to ordinary regression in the case of two observations on two normally distributed variables (one dependent and one explanatory) with correlation coefficient ρ. ME regressions have the smaller risk under quadratic loss if ? lies in the interval ±0.95. In the case of two explanatory variables and two observations, ordinary regression is not possible but ME regressions do exist and have finite risk.     

The Effects of Marginal Employment on Subsequent Labour Market Outcomes

Abstract. Unemployed workers in Austria do not lose their unemployment benefits (UI) if they work in a job where their earnings are below a certain threshold [‘marginal employment’ (ME)]. ME might improve their labour market status by signalling effort, or worsen it through reduced job‐search effort. Those who work in ME while claiming UI have less employment and lower earnings afterwards than those who do not. The penalty lessens over time but is still present after three years.     

The symmetric maximum entropy distribution

The symmetric maximum entropy (ME) distribution is introduced based on symmetrized order statistics. Its properties (including higher-order moments) are compared with those of the non-symmetric ME distribution.     

The maximum entropy moment matrix with missing values

The occurrence of missing values for one or several variables has the effect of adding a ridge along the diagonal of their maximum entropy (ME) covariance matrix. This is a second ridge in addition to the usual ridge of the ME covariance matrix.     

Uniqueness of Markov equilibrium in stochastic OLG models with nonclassical production

A large class of stochastic OLG economies with nonclassical production is shown to possess a unique Markov Equilibrium (ME) which is also the unique sequential equilibrium. Additional properties such as monotonicity, continuity, and smoothness of the ME are also discussed.     

Did financial deregulation help consumers? Access to market-yield instruments

The maturity effect (ME) of futures prices postulated by Samuelson (1965) is re-examined using three nonparametric tests. The consistent entropy asymmetry test by Racine and Maasoumi (2007) indicates that variance is an appropriate risk or uncertainty measure for ME, and value-at-risk and expected shortfall are also adopted. The Kolmogorov–Smirnov dominance test and Wilcoxon rank sum and signed rank test are employed to rank the estimates of the three risk measures under a moving-window framework. The testing outcomes are contingent on futures type, testing method and risk measures. The testing outcomes show mild support for ME.     

The positive maximum entropy distribution

The maximum entropy (ME) principle is applied to samples from a positive population, yielding a positive ME distribution with one truncated exponential component distribution. This approach is easily extended to double-constrained variables such as proportions (e.g., market shares and budget shares).     

The quartiles of the maximum entropy distribution

The quartile points and interquartile range of the maximum entropy (ME) distribution and sample distribution are compared, using expected values for sampling from a standard normal population. For sample sizes n?20 such that the sample quartile points are uniquely defined, the ME quartile points and interquartile range are found to have lower mean-squared error (MSE).     

R&D contribution in TFP growth of Greek industry: A limited information likelihood approach

We provide a novel panel model to decompose total factor productivity (TFP) growth in the Greek industry at the firm level while we tackle the contribution of R&D. We, therefore, opt for parametric methodology that provides statistical inference and would validate the results. Our modeling departs from prior strong assumptions such as error terms across firms being independent. In fact, we provide a novel limited information maximum likelihood (LIML) estimation method that adequately deals with the issue of endogeneity and model misspecification. We demonstrate that our model detects variability in terms of TFP growth components across industries and firms. Our results show that R&D would enhance TFP of Greek firms, albeit the crisis has had a detrimental impact. Financial ratios such as liquidity and solvency ratios also affect TFP as we demonstrate that both would enhance TFP. The solvency ratio is important as it provides an estimate of whether the firm can cope with debt. We also note variability across small versus medium and large firms and report that small firms are more productive and spend more of their revenues on R&D. In terms of policy, our evidence warrants higher R&D spending to enhance TFP growth, though R&D funding is a concern.     

Profitability efficiency,marketability efficiency and technology gaps in Taiwan’s banking industry: meta-frontier network data envelopment analysis

The aim of this article is to measure the profitability efficiency (PE) and marketability efficiency (ME) of non-homogenous Taiwanese banks after the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards by using the convex meta-frontier data envelopment analysis model. The model is applied to simultaneously estimate PE and ME of the banks in financial holding companies (FHCs) and the banks not in FHCs. The meta-inefficiencies in individual processes are further decomposed into group inefficiencies and technology gap inefficiencies to explore the sources of inefficiency. The empirical results indicate that the banks in FHCs can reduce more costs than the banks not in FHCs, whereas the banks not in FHCs can create greater market value than the banks in FHCs. For the banks joining and not in FHCs, technology gap inefficiency is the main source of inefficiencies in both profitability and marketability processes.     

略论两个空间经济研究范式

自新经济地理革命以来,空间经济日益受到主流经济学界的重视.他们的研究思路可以分为互补的新经济地理与马歇尔外部性分析传统两个类型.新经济地理范式给我们提供了一个将地理空间纳入新古典经济分析的框架,但由于其假设前提比较苛刻而备受指责.从传统的马歇尔外部性分析下进行的研究,虽然受到广大学者的青睐,却缺乏一个相对统一的分析框架.近年来的研究尝试表明,这两个范式正呈现出不断融合的新趋势.     

吸入用布地奈德混悬液雾化联合盐酸丙卡特罗治疗喘息性支气管炎患儿的疗效

目的探讨吸入用布地奈德混悬液雾化联合盐酸丙卡特罗治疗喘息性支气管炎患儿的临床效果。方法选取2018年7月至2020年12月辽宁省健康产业集团阜新矿总医院收治的喘息性支气管炎患儿96例作为研究对象,依据治疗方案不同分为观察组与对照组,各48例。对照组接受吸入用布地奈德混悬液雾化治疗,观察组在对照组基础上加用盐酸丙卡特罗治疗,比较两组疗效、症状(三凹征、肺部哮鸣音、喘息、咳嗽)消退时间及治疗前、治疗7d、14d肺功能[潮气呼气中期流速(ME)/潮气吸气中期流速(MI)、潮气呼气峰流速(PTEF)]、血清炎症介质[肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)]、氧化应激指标[总抗氧化能力(T-AOC)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、丙二醛(MDA)]水平。结果观察组治疗有效率为95.83%高于对照组81.25%(P<0.05);观察组三凹征消退时间、肺部哮鸣音消退时间、喘息消退时间、咳嗽消退时间短于对照组(P<0.05);治疗7 d、14 d观察组ME/MI、PTEF低于对照组(P<0.05);治疗7 d、14 d观察组血清TNF-α、IL-6水平低于对照组(P&...     

Economic Impacts of the 1997 EU Energy Tax: Simulations with Three EU-Wide Models

In March 1997 the European Commission adopted aproposal that increases existing minimum levels oftaxation on mineral oils by around 10 to 25% andintroduces excises for other energy products. Thispaper analyses the macroeconomic impacts of theproposal. It employs three models: HERMES, GEM-E3, andE3ME. All models confirm that the proposal will havepositive macroeconomic impacts when the tax revenuesare used to reduce social security contributions paidby employers. For the EU as a whole, both GDP andemployment are expected to be higher and CO₂emissions are 0.9 to 1.6 percent lower. The positiveEU-wide effects can be observed in practically allmember states. The sector impacts are modest, with theenergy sector expected to face the most negativeimpacts. Differences between model results are due tothe model type (general equilibrium ormacro-econometric), the EU countries covered and theway tax exemptions were handled. Crucial assumptionsto obtain the ``double dividend' are the modelling ofthe labour market and the impacts on EU externaltrade. The sensitivity of the results for the use oftax revenues, tax exemptions and tax rate increases isassessed.     

Is Russian Energy Policy towards the EU Only about Geopolitics? The Case of the Third Liberalisation Package

Russian external energy policy is frequently described as geopolitical (as opposed to EU energy policy, which is often characterised as market-based). This article reviews geopolitical and market approaches in existing studies and identifies paradigmatic and instrumental levels in each of them. It then proceeds to demonstrate that although the geopolitical paradigm dominates in Russia, Russia has also reacted to the EU’s third liberalisation package, using legal and technocratic instruments, which are parts of the market approach. Each set of instruments has its institutional basis in Russia: the President, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Gazprom work in geopolitical ways but with frequent recourse to legal instruments, the Ministry of Economic Development (MED) promotes legal instruments and the Ministry of Energy (ME) is the centre of the technocratic activities, which Gazprom also frequently applies at present. This study therefore provides a more complex picture of Russian external energy policy. Moreover, it reveals a potential opening for a degree of policy convergence between the EU and Russia. In this context it is regrettable that legal and technocratic instruments were compromised as a result of the 2014 worsening in EU-Russian relations.     

Continua of Hahn-unsatisfactory equilibria: Some examples

Quantity-constrained fix-price equilibria may occur even at Walrasian equilibrium prices. Structurally stable examples are given to support the claim that there may be a continuum of such equilibria, even in a neighborhood of the Walrasian one.