Joint analysis of the discount factor and payoff parameters in dynamic discrete choice models
动态离散选择模型中折扣因子与收益参数的联合分析
Most empirical and theoretical econometric studies of dynamic discrete choice models assume the discount factor to be known. We show the knowledge of the discount factor is not necessary to identify parts, or even all, of the payoff function. We show the discount factor can be generically identified jointly with the payoff parameters. On the other hand, it is known the payoff function cannot be nonparametrically identified without any a priori restrictions. Our…