year 2007
authors Jaya Krishnakumar
objectives To propose a structural equation econometric model that accounts for the interdependence among latent dimensions and other observed endogenous factors and includes causal exogenous variables affecting the latent dimensions and their indicators
type of data secondary data
level micro
methods Latent variables; Item response; Simultaneous equations
source Going Beyond Functionings to Capabilities: An Econometric Model to Explain and Estimate Capabilities
geographic context Middle income countries; low income countries
keywords Human development, Capability approach, Latent variables, Item response, Simultaneous equations, Latent endogenous variables: (i) Knowledge; (ii) Health; (iii) Political Freedom. Achievement indicators for each dimension: (i) Adult literacy rate; gross enrollment ratio; (ii) Life expectancy at birth; infant mortality rate; under-five mortality ra