Semi-nonparametric estimation of binary response models with an application to natural resource valuation

Journal of Econometrics

Volumn 76, Issue 1-2, 1997, Pages 323-340

  Chen, Heng Z ^a   Randall, Alan ^b  

^a MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Binary response model; Contingent valuation; Semi nonparametric estimation; Willingness to pay

Indexed keywords

EID: 0000350548     PISSN: 03044076     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/0304-4076(95)01794-1     Document Type: Article

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