We consider the problem of estimating and testing for multiple breaks in a single equation framework with regressors that are endogenous, i.e., correlated with the errors. First, we show based on standard assumptions about the regressors, instruments and errors that the second stage regression of the instrumental variable procedure involves regressors and errors that satisfy all the assumptions...

0140-3664/$ see front matter 2010 Elsevier B.V. A doi:10.1016/j.comcom.2010.01.022 * Corresponding author. Tel.: +39 0223993580. E-mail address: [email protected] (A. Pattav This paper considers three-stage switching networks able to support multicast traffic, i.e. connections in which one network inlet is connected to more than one network outlet at the same time. The non-blocking condi...

This paper investigates foreign aid‟s impact on the Fijian economy using time series data for the period 1980-2011. The empirical model is estimated using two-stage least squares and three-stage least squares to consistently assess foreign aid‟s impact. Results provide conclusive evidence that foreign aid and domestic factors are important in explaining output in Fiji.

Nonlinear Leslie matrix models have a long history of use for modeling the dynamics of semelparous species. Semelparous models, as do nonlinear matrix models in general, undergo a transcritical equilibrium bifurcation at inherent net reproductive number R(0) = 1 where the extinction equilibrium loses stability. Semelparous models however do not fall under the purview of the general theory becau...

An advanced guidance law is developed for reentry phase of a reentry vehicle. It can achieve small miss distance and desired impact attitude angle, simultanceously. To meet this requirment a guidance law based on the fuzzy logic approach is developed. It is partitioned into three stages. This guidance law does not require linearization of missile engagement model. Line-of-sight and flight path ...