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A new test for linear inequality constraints when the variance–covariance matrix depends on the unknown parameters

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  • Donald, Stephen G.
  • Hsu, Yu-Chin
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We extend Hansen’s (2005) test to testing hypotheses involving general inequality constraints where the variance–covariance matrix of the functions in the constraints depends on the unknown parameters. The test can be applied to a wider class of problems than Wolak’s (1991).

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  • Donald, Stephen G. & Hsu, Yu-Chin, 2011. "A new test for linear inequality constraints when the variance–covariance matrix depends on the unknown parameters," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 113(3), pages 241-243.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:113:y:2011:i:3:p:241-243
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2011.07.018
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    Hypothesis testing; Multivariate nonlinear one-sided tests; Nonlinear inequality constraints tests;
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    • C01 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - General - - - Econometrics
    • C12 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Hypothesis Testing: General

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