A new semiparamtetric approach to analysing Conditional Income Distributions

In this paper we explore the possibility of the application of GAMLSS regression techniques for the analysis of 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
Institutions:	Verein für Socialpolitik - VfS

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	Annual Conference 2014 (Hamburg): Evidence-based Economic Policy.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Classification:	C13 - Estimation ; D31 - Personal Income, Wealth and Their Distributions ; J31 - Wage Level and Structure; Wage Differentials by Skill, Training, Occupation, etc
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10011163948