In:
Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series A: Statistics in Society, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 186, No. 4 ( 2023-12-22), p. 682-706
Abstract:
Many demographic problems require models for partnership formation. We consider a model for matchings within a bipartite population where individuals have utility for people based on observed and unobserved characteristics. It represents both the availability of potential partners of different types and the preferences of individuals for such people. We develop an estimator for the preference parameters based on sample survey data on partnerships and population composition. We conduct simulation studies based on the Survey of Income and Program Participation showing that the estimator recovers preference parameters that are invariant under different population availabilities and has the correct confidence coverage.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0964-1998
,
1467-985X
DOI:
10.1093/jrsssa/qnad031
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date:
2023
detail.hit.zdb_id:
204794-9
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1490715-X
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