Dear statalister,
I'm interested in re-weighting a microdata sample to fit aggregate control
data based on the Minimum Information Loss (MIL) principle (see Merz 1994).
Based on information theory this principle satisfies the desired positivity
constraint on the weighting factors to be computed. For the consistent
solution which simultaneously adjusts hierarchical microdata (e.g. household
and personal information), a fast numerical solution by a specific modified
Newton-Raphson (MN) procedure with a global exponential approximation is
proposed by Merz (1994).
This procedure involes numerically solving of a set of non-linear equations.
I'm aware of
http://www.stata.com/support/faqs/lang/nl.html.
I was wondering if it were possible to solve a set of non-linear equations
with Mata (So far, I have't used Mata but I'd like to invest the time to
learn it if it helps me solving this problem)? If yes, any hints on how to
tackle this problem are highly appreciated.
Does somebody know any other programs for Stata/Mata that allow reweighting
of microdata?
Many thanks and best wishes for a nice weekend!
Andreas
Ref.:
Merz, Joachim (1994): Microdata Adjustment by the Minimum Information Loss
Principle. Unpublished.
http://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/7231/
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