Attrition Bias in Econometric Models Estimated with Panel Data

Panel data often are used to estimate the parameters of econometric or other linear models. However, a common problem with panel data is attrition. The author demonstrates the effects of attrition on the parameters of structural econometric models estimated with panel data, and describes and empirically illustrates correction methods. Implications for the operation of panels also are discussed.

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