Nonparametric estimation under shape constraints represents a vibrant field that bridges rigorous mathematical theory with practical applications. This approach leverages inherent qualitative ...
Bayesian estimation and maximum likelihood methods represent two central paradigms in modern statistical inference. Bayesian estimation incorporates prior beliefs through Bayes’ theorem, updating ...
The covariance matrix of asset returns is the key input for many problems in finance and economics. This paper introduces a Bayesian nonparametric method to estimate the ex post covariance matrix from ...
The Canadian Journal of Statistics / La Revue Canadienne de Statistique, Vol. 34, No. 4 (Dec., 2006), pp. 535-561 (27 pages) The authors propose a new monotone nonparametric estimate for a regression ...
A brief description of the methods used by the SYSLIN procedure follows. For more information on these methods, see the references at the end of this chapter. There are two fundamental methods of ...