New method revolutionizes estimation with many weak instruments in panel data
The article discusses a method called Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) for estimating parameters in statistical models. It focuses on cases where there are many conditions to consider, such as in instrumental variable estimation or panel data models with lots of variables. The researchers show that GMM estimators can be reliable even with weak or irrelevant conditions, as long as certain conditions are met. They also develop a framework for understanding how accurate these estimators are likely to be. The findings suggest that GMM can be used effectively in various scenarios, like estimating individual effects over time or using many instruments in structural estimation.