A note on Heckman-type corrections in models for zero expenditures

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Journal: Applied Economics
Year: 2001
Volume: 33
Issue: 9
Pages: 1089-1092

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Abstract

In Heien and Wessells (1990), a two-step estimation procedure, that makes use of Heckman-type corrections, is proposed to estimate consumption on household budget surveys. It is shown that this approach, which draws from switching regressions models, leads to inconsistent estimates.

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repec:taf:applec:v:33:y:2001:i:9:p:1089-1092
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1
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2026-01-29