Pareto Regression: A Bayesian Analysis

Abstract In this article, a new model is presented that is based on the Pareto distribution of the second kind, when the location parameter depends on covariates as well as unobserved heterogeneity. Bayesian analysis of the model can be performed using Markov Chain Monte Carlo techniques. The new procedures are illustrated in the context of artificial data as well as international output data.

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