Jaya Krishnakumar

University of Geneva

Professor

40 Bd. du Pont d'Arve

Genève 4, CH - 1211

Switzerland

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Scholarly Papers (29)

1.

Quantitative Methods for the Capability Approach

Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems UNESCO, Forthcoming
Number of pages: 29 Posted: 20 Nov 2014
Jaya Krishnakumar
University of Geneva
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capability, functioning, well-being, human development, multivariate analysis, structural equation models, classical regression, fuzzy sets, quantitative data, subjective data.

2.

The Impact of Oportunidades on Inequality of Opportunity in Rural and Urban Areas in Mexico

Number of pages: 25 Posted: 04 Oct 2011
Jaya Krishnakumar and Florian Chávez-Juárez
University of Geneva and Centro de Investigacion y Docencia Economicas
Downloads 277 (234,329)
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Oportunidades, Inequality of Opportunity, multidimensional human development

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Measuring Capability Poverty: A Multidimensional Model-Based Approach

Number of pages: 40 Posted: 03 Feb 2015
Paola Ballon and Jaya Krishnakumar
University of Oxford and University of Geneva
Downloads 191 (336,237)
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Capability Approach, Multidimensional Poverty, Structural Equation Model (SEM), Latent variables, Bolivia

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Coping with Health-Care Costs: Implications for the Measurement of Catastrophic Expenditures and Poverty

Health Economics, 17: 1393-1412 (2008)
Number of pages: 20 Posted: 20 Nov 2014
University of Lausanne, University of Geneva, University of Macedonia and Erasmus School of Economics
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coping strategies; out-of-pocket expenditures; catastrophic payments; poverty; India

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A Decomposable Index of Multidimensional Inequality of Opportunity

Number of pages: 32 Posted: 14 Jul 2021
Sayli Javadekar and Jaya Krishnakumar
University of Bath and University of Geneva
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inequality of opportunity, additive decomposability, multidimensional, kullback-liebler

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The Impact of Globalisation on Work Capability

International Journal of Sustainable Human Development, 1(4), 146-153, 2013
Number of pages: 8 Posted: 20 Nov 2014
Jaya Krishnakumar and Elena Sarti
University of Geneva and School of Social Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia.
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Estimating Capabilities with Structural Equation Models: How Well are We Doing in a 'Real' World?

Number of pages: 22 Posted: 11 Jun 2014
Jaya Krishnakumar and Florian Chávez-Juárez
University of Geneva and Centro de Investigacion y Docencia Economicas
Downloads 100 (567,367)
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latent variable model, MIMIC, SEM, simulation, capability approach

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Nonlinear SUR Models with Panel Data and Additive Auto-Correlated Errors

Number of pages: 29 Posted: 13 Dec 2011
Carlos de Porres and Jaya Krishnakumar
University of Geneva, Department of Economics and University of Geneva
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Panel Data, SUR model, auto-correlation, nonlinear functional form, Monte Carlo experiments

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Full Information Estimations of a System of Simultaneous Equations with Error Component Structure

Econometric Theory, Vol. 3, No. 2, 1987
Number of pages: 25 Posted: 19 Nov 2014
Pietro Balestra and Jaya Krishnakumar
University of Geneva and University of Geneva
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Validity of Capability Estimates Obtained through Structural Equation Modelling in a Multidimensional Setting – An Agent-Based Simulation Exercise

Number of pages: 52 Posted: 29 Jun 2018
Florian Chávez-Juárez and Jaya Krishnakumar
Centro de Investigacion y Docencia Economicas and University of Geneva
Downloads 91 (602,870)

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capabilities, artificial society, agent-based model, methodology

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A Transformation for General Variance Covariance Structures in a Two-Way Error Component Model

Number of pages: 19 Posted: 12 Dec 2011 Last Revised: 22 Dec 2011
Carlos de Porres and Jaya Krishnakumar
University of Geneva, Department of Economics and University of Geneva
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error components, matrix decompositions, panel data, spectral decompositions

12.

Challenges Facing Econometrics in the 21st Century

Contemporary Issues and Ideas in Social Sciences, April 2007
Number of pages: 7 Posted: 20 Nov 2014
Jaya Krishnakumar
University of Geneva
Downloads 82 (641,990)

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Econometrics, Science, Teaching, Future, Society

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Identification and Estimation of Triangular Models without Exclusion Restrictions

Number of pages: 40 Posted: 22 Nov 2022 Last Revised: 29 Dec 2023
Monika Avila Marquez and Jaya Krishnakumar
University of Geneva and University of Geneva
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Endogeneity, Artificial Neural Network, Identification, Control Function, Orthogo- nal score function

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Further Results on the Regression-Based Approach to Inequality Decomposition with Evidence from India

Empirical Economics, Forthcoming
Number of pages: 34 Posted: 20 Nov 2014
Maurizio Bigotta, Jaya Krishnakumar and Uma Rani
University of Geneva, University of Geneva and International Labour Organization (ILO)
Downloads 69 (706,891)
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Income inequality, Regression-based decompositions, Education, Labour status, India

15.

Dharma-based Economic Systems and Sustainable Human Development 

Number of pages: 18 Posted: 10 Feb 2025 Last Revised: 13 Feb 2025
Jaya Krishnakumar and Sriram Balasubramanian
University of Geneva and World Bank
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A Multidimensional Analysis of Wellbeing Using Nonparametric Stochastic Dominance: Evidence from India

Number of pages: 38 Posted: 14 Jun 2016
Juan Tellez and Jaya Krishnakumar
Harvard University - Center for International Development (CID) and University of Geneva
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Stochastic Dominance, Nonparametric Approach, Wellbeing, Multidimensionality, India

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On Exact Statistical Properties of Multidimensional Indices Based on Principal Components, Factor Analysis, MIMIC and Structural Equation Models

Social Indicators Research, (2008) 86:481-496
Number of pages: 16 Posted: 20 Nov 2014
Jaya Krishnakumar and A. Nagar
University of Geneva and National Institute of Public Finance and Policy
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Principal components, Factor analysis, Structural equation models, Latent variables, Human development

18.

General Variance Covariance Structures in Two-Way Random Effects Models

Applied Mathematics, 2013, 4, 614-623
Number of pages: 10 Posted: 19 Nov 2014
Carlos de Porres and Jaya Krishnakumar
University of Geneva, Department of Economics and University of Geneva
Downloads 54 (800,264)

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Error Components; Matrix Decompositions; Panel Data; Spectral Decompositions

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Testing Uncovered Interest Rate Parity and Term Structure Using a Three-Regime Threshold Unit Root VECM: An Application to the Swiss 'Isle' of Interest Rates

Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics, 74, 2 (2012)
Number of pages: 24 Posted: 20 Nov 2014
Jaya Krishnakumar and David Neto
University of Geneva and Independent
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CapMod: A Simulated Society to Evaluate Empirical Estimators of Capabilities

Number of pages: 52 Posted: 09 Feb 2019
Florian Chávez-Juárez and Jaya Krishnakumar
Centro de Investigacion y Docencia Economicas and University of Geneva
Downloads 48 (845,377)

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Capabilities, Simulated Society, Agent-Based Model, Measurement, Methodology, Model Validation

21.

Estimation of SEM with GARCH Errors

Computational Statistics and Data Analysis, 56, 3153–3181, 2012
Number of pages: 29 Posted: 19 Nov 2014
Jaya Krishnakumar, Andi Kabili and Ilir Roko
University of Geneva, Independent and University of Geneva - Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences
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Simultaneous equations, GARCH errors, Quasi-maximum likelihood, GMM, Simulation experiments

22.

Estimation and Testing of a Smooth Transition Simultaneous Equation Model

Number of pages: 34 Posted: 16 Nov 2020
Anjeza Kadilli and Jaya Krishnakumar
University of Geneva, School of Economics and Management and University of Geneva
Downloads 37 (942,813)

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Implicit reduced form; Market comovement; NL2SLS estimation method; Nuisance parameters; Simulations; Simultaneity testing.

23.

Pooling Surveys in the Estimation of Income and Price Elasticities: An Application to Tunisian Households

Empirical Economics, Vol. 28, 2003
Number of pages: 22 Posted: 20 Nov 2014
Mohamed Ayadi, Jaya Krishnakumar and Mohamed Salah Matoussi
Institut Supérieur de Gestion, University of Geneva and University of Tunis
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pooling cross-sections, consumer demand system, unit value, price elasticity

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Testing the 'Inaction Corridor' in a Three-Regime Threshold Error Correction Model with an Application to a Buffer-Stock Model for US Money Demand

Economic Notes, vol. 40, no. 1/2-2011, pp. 29–43
Number of pages: 16 Posted: 19 Nov 2014
David Neto and Jaya Krishnakumar
Independent and University of Geneva
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Estimating Basic Capabilities: A Structural Equation Model Applied to Bolivia

World Development, Vol. 36, 2008
Posted: 20 Nov 2014
Jaya Krishnakumar and Paola Marcela Ballon
University of Geneva and Independent

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capability approach, structural equation model (SEM), human development, education, living conditions, Bolivia

Estimating Basic Capabilities: A Structural Equation Model Applied to Bolivia

World Development, Vol. 36, No. 6, 2008
Posted: 03 Feb 2015
Jaya Krishnakumar and Paola Ballon
University of Geneva and University of Oxford

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Capability approach, structural equation model (SEM), human development, education, living conditions, Bolivia

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Measuring Welfare: Latent Variable Models for Happiness and Capabilities in the Presence of Unobservable Heterogeneity

Journal of Public Economics, Vol. 95, 2011
Posted: 20 Nov 2014
Paul Anand, Jaya Krishnakumar and Ngoc Tran
The Open University - Department of Economics, University of Geneva and University of Toulouse 1 - Toulouse School of Economics (TSE)

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Capabilities Freedoms, GLLAMM, Happiness, Instrumental variables, Multi-dimensionality, Unobserved heterogeneity

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Robust Estimators for Simultaneous Equations Models

Journal of Econometrics, Vol. 78, 1997
Posted: 20 Nov 2014
Jaya Krishnakumar and Elvezio Ronchetti
University of Geneva and University of Geneva - Research Center for Statistics

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Robustness; Influence function; M-estimators; Reduced form; Structural form; Nonlinear simultaneous equations; Full information maximum likelihood

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Going Beyond Functionings to Capabilities: An Econometric Model to Explain And Estimate Capabilities

Journal of Human Development, Vol. 8, No. 1, March 2007
Posted: 20 Nov 2014
Jaya Krishnakumar
University of Geneva

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Human development, Capability approach, Latent variables, Item response, Simultaneous equations

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The Political Economy of Immigration in a Direct Democracy: The Case of Switzerland

European Economic Review, Vol. 56, No. 2, 2012
Posted: 02 Apr 2014
Jaya Krishnakumar and Tobias Müller
University of Geneva and University of Geneva - Geneva School of Economics and Management

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immigration, political economy, voting, attitudes towards migration