Abstract
We show how to use Bayesian inference to compare two ordinal categorical distributions commonly occurring with data on self-reported health status. Procedures for computing probabilities for first and second order stochastic dominance and S-dominance are described, along with methodology for obtaining posterior densities for health inequality indexes. The techniques are applied to four years of data on Australian self-reported health status.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 76-80 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Economics Letters |
| Volume | 162 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2018 |
Keywords
- Dominance probabilities
- Inequality indexes
- Ordinal data
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Bayesian inference for health inequality and welfare using qualitative data. / Gunawan, David; Griffiths, William E.; Chotikapanich, Duangkamon.
In: Economics Letters, Vol. 162, 01.01.2018, p. 76-80.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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KW - Dominance probabilities
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JF - Economics Letters
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