Abstract
In the standard generalized method of moments estimation of dynamic panel data models, the constant term is usually omitted from instrument sets. As a result, adding a constant to the dependent variable affects the estimates for models without full period dummies. Omitting the constant term from instrument sets may also result in substantial bias and efficiency loss if the mean of the variable is large in magnitude. In this note, we provide analytical and numerical results and propose convenient solutions for practitioners. We suggest that full period dummies be included as extra exogenous instruments even for models without time effects on the right-hand side.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 500-503 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Economics Letters |
Volume | 124 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 Sept |
Keywords
- Constant term
- Dynamic panel data
- Generalized method of moments
- Instrumental variables
- Period dummies
- Weak instruments
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Finance
- Economics and Econometrics