Search for dissertations about: "omitted variables"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words omitted variables.

2. 1. Essays on: Application of Cross Sectional Efficiency Analysis

   Author : Jonas Månsson; Nationalekonomiska institutionen; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; economic theory; econometrics; Economics; quality indicators; omitted variables; reference units; competition; identification; ownership; Technical efficiency; economic systems; economic policy; Nationalekonomi; ekonometri; ekonomisk teori; ekonomiska system; ekonomisk politik;

   Abstract : This thesis consists of three different essays, all of which have arisen from a practical problem. In the first essay, “Technical efficiency and ownership: The case of booking centers in the Swedish Taxi Market” the purpose is to examine the question of competition on an equal basis between privately and publicly owned booking centers in the Swedish taxi market. READ MORE

4. 2. Essays on Conflict, Institutions, and Ethnic Diversity

   Author : Pelle Ahlerup; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; civil war; earthquakes; economic development; economic growth; ethnicity; ethnic diversity; government effectiveness; human origins; instrumental variables; investment; institutions; nationalism; nation-building; natural disasters; property rights; protectionism; social capital;

   Abstract : The thesis consists of five self-contained papers. Paper 1: Social Capital vs Institutions in the Growth Process Is social capital a substitute or a complement to formal institutions for achieving economic growth? Research on the impacts of social capital and formal institutions on economic development have so far mainly emerged as two distinct …elds. READ MORE

5. 3. Wages, unemployment and regional differences : empirical studies of the Palestinian labor market

   Author : Ted N. Aranki; Lars Hultkrantz; Aysit Tansel; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Palestinian labor force; closure policy; foreign workers; wage; employment; returns to schooling; omitted variable bias; measurement error; unemployment duration; Economics; Nationalekonomi; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

   Abstract : This thesis consists of four essays analyzing wages, unemployment and regional differences in the Palestinian labor market. Paper [I] investigates the effects of the Israeli closure policy on Palestinian wage earnings. Closure has a significant impact on the Palestinian labor force in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. READ MORE

6. 4. Nonresponse issues when analysing business survey data

   Author : Åsa Grek; Mark Dougherty; Martin Johanson; Fredrik Hartwig; Lars Hultkrantz; Högskolan Dalarna; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Complex Systems – Microdata Analysis; Komplexa system - mikrodataanalys;

   Abstract : Data issues due to nonresponse or missing data arises often in company surveys or in firm data. Missing data and nonresponse causes bias. Another problem that causes bias is omitted variables. Accordingly, it will lead to wrong conclusions. READ MORE

7. 5. Statistical Considerations in the Analysis of Matched Case-Control Studies. With Applications in Nutritional Epidemiology

   Author : Lisbeth Hansson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Informatics; computer and systems science; Informatik; data- och systemvetenskap; Informatics; computer and systems science; Informatik; data- och systemvetenskap; statistik; Statistics;

   Abstract : The case-control study is one of the most frequently used study designs in analytical epidemiology. This thesis focuses on some methodological aspects in the analysis of the results from this kind of study. READ MORE