Maximum Likelihood Estimation in Random Coefficient Models
随机系数模型中的最大似然估计
Previous Monte Carlo studies examining properties of estimators in random coefficient models have been hindered in part by computational difficulties. In particular, determination of maximum likelihood estimators appears sensitive to the computational algorithm used. In a small Monte Carlo experiment, several distinctly motivated algorithms are examined with respect to accuracy and cost in searching for global and local maximum likelihood parameter estimates. A noncalculus…