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Journal of Economic Perspectives: Vol. 15 No. 4 (Fall 2001)
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Binary Response Models: Logits, Probits and Semiparametrics
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Horowitz, Joel L., and
N. E. Savin. 2001. "Binary Response Models: Logits, Probits and Semiparametrics."
Journal of Economic Perspectives,
15(4): 43-56.
DOI: 10.1257/jep.15.4.43
DOI: 10.1257/jep.15.4.43
Abstract
A binary-response model is a mean-regression model in which the dependent variable takes only the values zero and one. This paper describes and illustrates the estimation of logit and probit binary-response models. The linear probability model is also discussed. Reasons for not using this model in applied research are explained and illustrated with data. Semiparametric and nonparametric models are also described. In contrast to logit and probit models, semi- and nonparametric models avoid the restrictive and unrealistic assumption that the analyst knows the functional form of the relation between the dependent variable and the explanatory variables.
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Authors
Horowitz, Joel L. (Northwestern U)
Savin, N. E. (U IA)
Savin, N. E. (U IA)
JEL Classifications
C25: Single Equation Models; Single Variables: Discrete Regression and Qualitative Choice Models; Discrete Regressors
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