On a General Computer Algorithm for the Analysis of Models with Limited Dependent Variables

Several econometric models for the analysis of relationships with limited dependent variables have been proposed, including the probit, Tobit, two-limit probit, ordered discrete, and friction models. Widespread application of these methods has been hampered by the lack of suitable computer programs.

学界已提出多种用于分析受限因变量（limited dependent variables）间关联关系的计量经济学模型，涵盖概率单位模型（probit）、托比模型（Tobit）、双限概率单位模型（two-limit probit）、有序离散模型与摩擦模型。然而，由于缺乏适配的计算机程序，这类方法的广泛应用受到了阻碍。