Weighted least squares estimation of the extreme value index

Jürg Hüsler*, Deyuan Li, Samuel Müller

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Abstract

In this paper we present the weighted least squares estimator for the extreme value index, and prove its consistency and asymptotic normality.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)920-930
Number of pages11
JournalStatistics and Probability Letters
Volume76
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Extreme value index
  • Least squares estimator
  • Hill estimator

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