Models for durations: a guide to empirical applications in health economics

M. Lindeboom; B. van der Klaauw

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-375678-7.00714-8

Models for durations: a guide to empirical applications in health economics

M. Lindeboom, B. van der Klaauw

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Abstract

This article provides an introduction to the application of duration models in applied health economics. It starts by presenting nonparametric methods for a descriptive analysis of micro-data. Next, more parametric models are presented that study the importance of both observed and unobserved determinants. Finally, the article discusses some extensions, such as multiple spells, competing risks, and dynamic treatment evaluation. Throughout the article, STATA commands for applying empirical analyses have been provided when possible.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Health Economics
Editors	Anthony J. Culyer
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	317-324
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Electronic)	9780123756787
ISBN (Print)	9780123756794
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-375678-7.00714-8
Publication status	Published - 2014
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Cox
Duration
Exit rate
Hazard rate
Kaplan-Meier
Mixed proportional hazard
Nonparametric
Parametric
Semi-parametric
STATA
State dependence
Survivor function
Time-varying covariate
Unobserved heterogeneity

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