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  1. An instrumental variable random coefficients model for binary outcomes
    Author: Chesher, Andrew; Rosen, Adam M.
    Published: 2012
    Publisher:  Centre for Microdata Methods and Practice, London

    In this paper we study a random coefficient model for a binary outcome. We allow for the possibility that some or even all of the regressors are arbitrarily correlated with the random coefficients, thus permitting endogeneity. We assume the existence... more

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    In this paper we study a random coefficient model for a binary outcome. We allow for the possibility that some or even all of the regressors are arbitrarily correlated with the random coefficients, thus permitting endogeneity. We assume the existence of observed instrumental variables Z that are jointly independent with the random coefficients, although we place no structure on the joint determination of the endogenous variable X and instruments Z, as would be required for a control function approach. The model fits within the spectrum of generalized instrumental variable models studied in Chesher and Rosen (2012a), and we thus apply identification results from that and related studies to the present context, demonstrating their use. Specifically, we characterize the identi.ed set for the distribution of random coefficients in the binary response model with endogeneity via a collection of conditional moment inequalities, and we investigate the structure of these sets by way of numerical illustration.

     
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    Source: Union catalogues
    Language: English
    Media type: Book
    Format: Online
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    hdl: 10419/79552
    Series: Cemmap working paper / Centre for Microdata Methods and Practice ; 34/12
    Subjects: random coefficients; instrumental variables; endogeneity; incomplete models; set identification; partial identification; random sets
    Scope: Online-Ressource (PDF-Datei: 30 S., 2177 KB), graph. Darst.
  2. Breastfeeding and child cognitive outcomes
    evidence from a hospital-based breastfeeding support policy
    Author: Del Bono, Emilia; Rabe, Birgitta
    Published: 2012
    Publisher:  ISER, [Colchester]

    This paper estimates the causal effects of breastfeeding on early child development using exogenous variation in breastfeeding support policies across UK maternity hospitals. Based on data from the Millennium Cohort Study, we find that mothers giving... more

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    This paper estimates the causal effects of breastfeeding on early child development using exogenous variation in breastfeeding support policies across UK maternity hospitals. Based on data from the Millennium Cohort Study, we find that mothers giving birth in hospitals where such policies are implemented are between 8 and 9 percentage points more likely to breastfeed exclusively at 4 and 8 weeks than mothers who give birth in other hospitals. The effect of breastfeeding are found to be large and positive on many different measures of child cognitive development throughout early childhood. In contrast to the previous literature, we find no statistically significant impact of breastfeeding on a number of health outcomes, but we see an improvement in child emotional development and maternal mental health.

     
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    Language: English
    Media type: Book
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    Series: ISER Working Paper Series ; 2012-29
    Subjects: breastfeeding; child outcomes; hospital policies; instrumental variables
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  3. Does schooling improve cognitive functioning at older ages?
    Author: Schneeweis, Nicole; Skirbekk, Vegard; Winter-Ebmer, Rudolf
    Published: 2012
    Publisher:  Univ., Dep. of Economics, Linz

    We study the relationship between education and cognitive functioning at older ages by exploiting compulsory schooling reforms, implemented in six European countries during the 1950s and 1960s. Using data of individuals aged 50+ from the Survey of... more

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    We study the relationship between education and cognitive functioning at older ages by exploiting compulsory schooling reforms, implemented in six European countries during the 1950s and 1960s. Using data of individuals aged 50+ from the Survey of Health, Aging and Retirement in Europe (SHARE), we assess the causal effect of education on old-age memory, fluency, numeracy, orientation and dementia. We find a positive impact of schooling on memory. One year of education increases the delayed memory score by about 0.3, which amounts to 16% of the standard deviation. Furthermore, for women, we find that more education reduces the risk of dementia.

     
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    Series: Working paper / Department of Economics, Johannes Kepler University of Linz ; 1211
    Subjects: Kognition; Ältere Menschen; Schulbesuch; Bildungsniveau; Schätzung; Europa; compulsory schooling; instrumental variables; education; cognitive functioning; memory; aging; dementia
    Scope: Online-Ressource (32 S.), graph. Darst.