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Consistent tests of conditional moment restrictions
We propose two classes of consistent tests in parametric econometric models defined through multiple conditional moment restrictions. The first type of tests relies on nonparametric estimation, while the second relies on a functional of a marked empirical process. For both tests, a simulation procedure for obtaining critical values is shown to be asymptotically valid. Finite sample performances of the tests are investigated by means of several Monte-Carlo experiments.Publicad
Asymptotic and bootstrap specification tests of nonlinear in variable econometric models
We address the issue of consistent specification testing in general econometric models definedı by multiple moment conditions. We develop two c1asses of moment conditions based tests. The first class of tests depends upon nonparametric functions that are estimated by kernel smoothers. The second class of tests depends upon a marked empirical process. Asymptotic and bootstrap versions of these tests are formally justified, and their finite sample performances are investigated by means of Monte-CarIo experiments
Measuring and Optimizing Cultural Markets
Social influence has been shown to create significant unpredictability in
cultural markets, providing one potential explanation why experts routinely
fail at predicting commercial success of cultural products. To counteract the
difficulty of making accurate predictions, "measure and react" strategies have
been advocated but finding a concrete strategy that scales for very large
markets has remained elusive so far. Here we propose a "measure and optimize"
strategy based on an optimization policy that uses product quality, appeal, and
social influence to maximize expected profits in the market at each decision
point. Our computational experiments show that our policy leverages social
influence to produce significant performance benefits for the market, while our
theoretical analysis proves that our policy outperforms in expectation any
policy not displaying social information. Our results contrast with earlier
work which focused on showing the unpredictability and inequalities created by
social influence. Not only do we show for the first time that dynamically
showing consumers positive social information under our policy increases the
expected performance of the seller in cultural markets. We also show that, in
reasonable settings, our policy does not introduce significant unpredictability
and identifies "blockbusters". Overall, these results shed new light on the
nature of social influence and how it can be leveraged for the benefits of the
market
Optimizing Expected Utility in a Multinomial Logit Model with Position Bias and Social Influence
Motivated by applications in retail, online advertising, and cultural
markets, this paper studies how to find the optimal assortment and positioning
of products subject to a capacity constraint. We prove that the optimal
assortment and positioning can be found in polynomial time for a multinomial
logit model capturing utilities, position bias, and social influence. Moreover,
in a dynamic market, we show that the policy that applies the optimal
assortment and positioning and leverages social influence outperforms in
expectation any policy not using social influence
Control of Andreev bound state population and related charge-imbalance effect
Motivated by recent experimental research, we study the processes in an ac
driven superconducting constriction whereby one quasiparticle is promoted to
the delocalized states outside the superconducting gap. We demonstrate that
with these processes one can control the population of the Andreev bound states
in the constriction. We stress an interesting charge asymmetry of these
processes that may produce a charge imbalance of accumulated quasiparticles,
which depends on the phase
Unravelling the complex magnetic structure of multiferroic pyroxene NaFeGe2O6: A combined experimental and theoretical study
Magnetic order and the underlying magnetic model of the multiferroic pyroxene
NaFeGe2O6 are systematically investigated by neutron powder diffraction,
thermodynamic measurements, density-functional bandstructure calculations, and
Monte-Carlo simulations. Upon cooling, NaFeGe2O6 first reveals one-dimensional
spin-spin correlations in the paramagnetic state below about 50 K, revealed by
magnetic diffuse scattering. The sinusoidal spin-density wave with spins along
the a-direction sets in at 13 K, followed by the cycloidal configuration with
spins lying in the (ac) plane below 11.6 K. Microscopically, the strongest
magnetic coupling runs along the structural chains, J1 ' 12 K, which is likely
related to the one-dimensional spin-spin correlations. The interchain couplings
J2 ' 3:8K and J3 ' 2:1K are energetically well balanced and compete, thus
giving rise to the incommensurate order in sharp contrast to other
transition-metal pyroxenes, where one type of the interchain couplings
prevails. The magnetic model of NaFeGe2O6 is further completed by the weak
single-ion anisotropy along the a-direction. Our results resolve the earlier
controversies regarding the magnetic order in NaFeGe2O6 and establish relevant
symmetries of the magnetic structures. These results, combined with symmetry
analysis, enable us to identify the possible mechanisms of the magnetoelectric
coupling in this compound. We also elucidate microscopic conditions for the
formation of incommensurate magnetic order in pyroxenes.Comment: 10 pages 10 figures, PRB(accepted
Cross-correlations of coherent multiple Andreev reflections
We use the Landauer-B\"uttiker scattering theory for electronic transport to
calculate the current cross-correlations in a voltage-biased three-terminal
junction with all superconducting leads. At low bias voltage, when charge
transport is due to coherent multiple Andreev reflections, we find large
cross-correlations compared with their normal-state value. Furthermore,
depending on the parameters that characterize the properties of the scattering
region between the leads, the cross-correlations can reverse their sign with
respect to the case of non-interacting fermionic systems.Comment: 10 pages, 5 figures, Contribution for the special issue of Physica E
in memory of Markus B\"uttike
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