Multiple Choice
Consider the following simple regression model: y = 0 +
1x1 + u. In order to obtain consistent estimators of
0 and
1, when x and u are correlated, a new variable z is introduced into the model which satisfies the following two conditions: Cov(z,x)
0 and Cov (z,u) = 0. The variable z is called a(n) _____ variable.
A) dummy
B) instrumental
C) lagged dependent
D) random
Correct Answer:

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