For vectors and and scalar , let (, , ) be a function that can be nonparametrically estimated consistently and asymptotically normally, such as a distribution, density, or conditional mean regression function. We provide consistent, asymptotically normal nonparametric estimators for the functions and , where (, , ) = [(), ], and some related models. This framework encompasses homothetic and homothetically separable functions, and transformed partly additive models (, , ) = [ + (), ] for unknown functions and Such models reduce the curse of dimensionality, provide a natural generalization of linear index models, and are widely used in utility, production, and cost function applications. We also provide an estimator of that is oracle efficient, achieving the same performance as an estimator based on local least squares when is known.
MLA
Lewbel, Arthur, and Oliver Linton. “Nonparametric Matching and Efficient Estimators of Homothetically Separable Functions.” Econometrica, vol. 75, .no 4, Econometric Society, 2007, pp. 1209-1227, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-0262.2007.00787.x
Chicago
Lewbel, Arthur, and Oliver Linton. “Nonparametric Matching and Efficient Estimators of Homothetically Separable Functions.” Econometrica, 75, .no 4, (Econometric Society: 2007), 1209-1227. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-0262.2007.00787.x
APA
Lewbel, A., & Linton, O. (2007). Nonparametric Matching and Efficient Estimators of Homothetically Separable Functions. Econometrica, 75(4), 1209-1227. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-0262.2007.00787.x
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