Instrumental Variable Models for Discrete Outcomes
Econometrica · 2010 · Volume 78 · Issue 2
Abstract
Single equation instrumental variable models for discrete outcomes are shown to be set identifying, not point identifying, for the structural functions that deliver the values of the discrete outcome. Bounds on identified sets are derived for a general nonparametric model and sharp set identification is demonstrated in the binary outcome case. Point identification is typically not achieved by imposing parametric restrictions. The extent of an identified set varies with the strength and support of instruments, and typically shrinks as the support of a discrete outcome grows. The paper extends the analysis of structural quantile functions with endogenous arguments to cases in which there are discrete outcomes.
Keywords
Partial identification, nonparametric methods, nonadditive models, discrete distributions, ordered choice, endogeneity, instrumental variables, structural quantile functions, incomplete models
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