Eigenvalue-Based Randomness Test for Residual Diagnostics in Panel Data Models

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Autori principali: Kurbucz, Marcell T., Garrido, Betsabé Pérez, Jakovác, Antal
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author Kurbucz, Marcell T.
Garrido, Betsabé Pérez
Jakovác, Antal
author_facet Kurbucz, Marcell T.
Garrido, Betsabé Pérez
Jakovác, Antal
contents This paper introduces the Eigenvalue-Based Randomness (EBR) test - a novel approach rooted in the Tracy-Widom law from random matrix theory - and applies it to the context of residual analysis in panel data models. Unlike traditional methods, which target specific issues like cross-sectional dependence or autocorrelation, the EBR test simultaneously examines multiple assumptions by analyzing the largest eigenvalue of a symmetrized residual matrix. Monte Carlo simulations demonstrate that the EBR test is particularly robust in detecting not only standard violations such as autocorrelation and linear cross-sectional dependence (CSD) but also more intricate non-linear and non-monotonic dependencies, making it a comprehensive and highly flexible tool for enhancing the reliability of panel data analyses.
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spellingShingle Eigenvalue-Based Randomness Test for Residual Diagnostics in Panel Data Models
Kurbucz, Marcell T.
Garrido, Betsabé Pérez
Jakovác, Antal
Methodology
Econometrics
Applications
Computation
62H25, 15B52, 62M10
G.3; I.6.4
This paper introduces the Eigenvalue-Based Randomness (EBR) test - a novel approach rooted in the Tracy-Widom law from random matrix theory - and applies it to the context of residual analysis in panel data models. Unlike traditional methods, which target specific issues like cross-sectional dependence or autocorrelation, the EBR test simultaneously examines multiple assumptions by analyzing the largest eigenvalue of a symmetrized residual matrix. Monte Carlo simulations demonstrate that the EBR test is particularly robust in detecting not only standard violations such as autocorrelation and linear cross-sectional dependence (CSD) but also more intricate non-linear and non-monotonic dependencies, making it a comprehensive and highly flexible tool for enhancing the reliability of panel data analyses.
title Eigenvalue-Based Randomness Test for Residual Diagnostics in Panel Data Models
topic Methodology
Econometrics
Applications
Computation
62H25, 15B52, 62M10
G.3; I.6.4
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.05297