Abstract
In this paper we present the weighted least squares estimator for the extreme value index, and prove its consistency and asymptotic normality.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 920-930 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Statistics and Probability Letters |
Volume | 76 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Extreme value index
- Least squares estimator
- Hill estimator