We propose a dynamic clustering model for uncovering latent time-varying group structures in multivariate panel data. The is three ways. First, the cluster location and scale matrices are to track gradual changes characteristics over time. Second, all units can transition between clusters based on Hidden Markov (HMM). Finally, HMM’s matrix depend lagged distances as well economic covariates. Mo...

This paper analyzes self-employment dynamics in West Germany over the time period 1984-2004. Using dynamic multinomial logit panel data models with random effects we are able to analyze the mobility between selfemployment, wage employment and non-employment. This allows us to draw conclusions about state dependence and cross-mobility patterns. The results indicate strong true state dependence i...

in this paper we investigate the effects of broadband infrastructure providing high speed internet, on economic growth in developing countries. we have used two different broadband measures to classify developing countries into two groups for the period 1999-2008. by using logistic diffusion model and iv approach, a nonlinear diffusion model is specified. differences in ceiling of diffusion cur...

background: as one of the main criteria of health outcomes, maternal mortality indicates the socioeconomic development level of countries. the present study aimed at identifying and analyzing the effective factors on maternal mortality in eastern mediterranean region (emr) of the world health organization (who).   methods: analytical model was developed based on the literature review. panel dat...

In this paper, the spatial dynamic panel data (SDPD) model is extended to single-index (Si-SDPD) by introducing a nonlinear connection function reflect interaction between explanatory variables. The Si-SDPD not only retains advantages of parametric SDPD in dealing with and temporal effects spatio-temporal dependencies, but also solves limitations that may lead missed bias. It reduces dimension ...

We argue that the welfare inferences drawn from answers to subjective-qualitative survey questions are clouded by concerns over the structure of measurement errors and how latent psychological factors influence observed respondent characteristics. We propose a panel data model that allows more robust tests and we estimate the model on a high-quality survey for Russia. We find significant income...