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You Started Your Econometrics Course by Studying the OLS Estimator

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You started your econometrics course by studying the OLS estimator extensively, first for the simple regression case and then for extensions of it. You have now learned about the instrumental variable estimator. Under what situation would you prefer one to the other? Be specific in explaining under which situations one estimation method generates superior results.


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Genetic Component

The part of a trait, behavior, or condition that is influenced by genes inherited from one's parents, as opposed to environmental factors.

Dyslexia

A learning disorder characterized by difficulties in reading, spelling, and writing, unrelated to overall intelligence.

ADHD

A neurodevelopmental condition known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, distinguished by symptoms of distractibility, excessive movement, and spontaneous behavior.

Accommodation

According to Piaget, the modification of existing schemes to permit the incorporation of new events or knowledge.

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