Imputing a continuous income variable from grouped and missing income observations
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Most cross-sectional data sets collect income in a discrete number of categories (that is, in grouped form) to simplify the respondent’s task and to encourage a response. In spite of such grouped data collection, many respondents refuse to provide information on income. This paper develops a method to impute a continuous and reliable value for income from grouped and missing income data. JEL classification: C34
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تاریخ انتشار 2001