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of the parametric assumptions. But simulation results obtained for the half normal model indicate that a method of … not strongly dominating noise (Coelli, 1995). In this paper we provide detailed simulation results comparing the two … estimation approaches for both the half-normal and the exponential approach to inefficiency. Based on the simulation results we …
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this paper, we develop a methodological mix of stochastic simulation and a heuristic optimization procedure which has … become known as genetic algorithms. The simulation-part of the mix allows for the consideration of complex information such …
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and a stochastic simulation model of enterprise development. The results show that the method used is superior to …
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Understanding adjustment processes has become central in economics. Empirical analysis is fraught with the problem that the target is usually unobserved. This paper develops, simulates and applies GMM methods for estimating dynamic adjustment models in a panel data context with partially...
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This paper points out the importance of Stochastic Dominance (SD) efficient sets being convex. We reviewclassic convexity and efficient set characterization results on SD efficiency of a given portfolio relative to adiversified set of assets and generalize them in the following aspects. First,...
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multivariate distributions. Our extensive simulation studies investigate the small sample properties of these models and examine …
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simulation study is then conducted to ascertain the performance of the estimation method. …
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This paper introduces a simulation algorithm for evaluating the log-likelihood function of a large supermodular binary … sampling algorithm which allows for accurate likelihood simulation with modest numbers of simulation draws. …
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/or noninvertible ARMA models and all-pass models, our estimation theory does allow for Gaussian innovations. We give conditions under …
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This paper discusses the theoretical and practical aspects of new methods for solving DEA problems under real-life geometrical uncertainty and probability uncertainty of sample data. The proposed minimax approach to solve problems with geometrical uncertainty of sample data involves an...
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