A new semiparametric approach to analysing conditional income distributions

In this paper we explore the application of Generalised Additive Models of Location, Scale and Shape for the analysis of conditional income distributions in Germany following the reunification. We find that conditional income distributions can generally be modelled using the three parameter Dagum distribution and our results hint at an even more pronounced effect of skill-biased technological change than can be observed by standard mean regression.

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Year of publication:	2014
Authors:	Sohn, Alexander ; Klein, Nadja ; Kneib, Thomas
Publisher:	Göttingen : University of Göttingen, Center for European, Governance and Economic Development Research (cege)

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Series:	cege Discussion Papers ; 192
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Type of publication (narrower categories):	Working Paper
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	779892623 [GVK] hdl:10419/93097 [Handle] RePEc:zbw:cegedp:192 [RePEc]
Classification:	C13 - Estimation ; C21 - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models ; D31 - Personal Income, Wealth and Their Distributions ; J31 - Wage Level and Structure; Wage Differentials by Skill, Training, Occupation, etc
Source:	EconStor

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