topic Re: How to estimate a selection model with a binary dependent variable? in Statistical Procedures

How to estimate a selection model with a binary dependent variable?

Alexandra22 — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:30:55 GMT

Hello All,

I would like to estimate a selection model where my dependent variable of interest is binary.

Is this a proper code?

proc qlim data=a;

model y1 = x1 x2 z1 z2 / discrete; where z1 and z2 are instrumental variables

model y2 = x1 x2 / select (y1 = 1) discrete;

run;

Additionally, one of the variables in my equation of interest is endogenous and I would like to add an instrument.

I would be very grateful for help with a code.

Best regards,

Aleksandra

Re: How to estimate a selection model with a binary dependent variable?

ets_kps — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 17:56:47 GMT

Hi Alexandra,

With the developer's help...

You have the selection portion of the code correct. You need to add a third equation for the endogeneity. Try this....

proc qlim data=a;

model y1 = x1 x2 z1 z2 / discrete; where z1 and z2 are instrumental variables

model y2 = x1 x2 / select (y1 = 1) discrete;

model x1 = x2 z1 z2;

run;

Now, the consistency properties of this estimator, I can't comment on, but you should be able to estimate this thing.

Best-Ken

Re: How to estimate a selection model with a binary dependent variable?

Alexandra22 — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 13:47:16 GMT

Hi Ken,

Thank you very much for your help.

I have one more problem - a technical one this time. When I run a probit model with an endogenous variable and test for endogeneity, although there is no error, SAS prints only a description of variables and class level information, but no parameter estimates. Do you know how to fix it? I have no problems of this nature with other models.

Best regards,

Aleksandra

Re: How to estimate a selection model with a binary dependent variable?

ets_kps — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:48:36 GMT

Aleksandra,

Verify for me that you are are one SAS/ETS 13.1 or higher by running

proc product_status; run;

and look at the output. If you are on an earlier edition then perhaps you want to give SAS Cloud Edition a shot here. SAS® Logon Manager

Let me know if you have any trouble. You should be able to create an account and log on. -Ken