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We developed Bayesian models using the generalized beta distribution (GB2) for small area estimation. These models accurately estimate poverty indicators by combining survey and census data, improving insights into economic well-being.

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  • Statistics
  • Econometrics
  • Bayesian inference

Background:

  • Small area estimation is crucial for policy-making in regions with limited data.
  • The generalized beta of the second kind (GB2) distribution effectively models skewed size data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and apply predictive hierarchical Bayesian models for small area estimation.
  • To estimate poverty indicators using continuous, positively skewed size data.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized three different GB2 mixture models within a hierarchical Bayesian framework.
  • Employed Taylor series approximations, grid sampling, and Metropolis samplers for model fitting.
  • Applied the models to per-capita consumption data from the Nepal Living Standards Survey.

Main Results:

  • Identified the best-fitting GB2 mixture model among the three proposed.
  • Successfully linked survey and census data for enhanced small area estimation.
  • Demonstrated the models' efficacy through a simulation study.

Conclusions:

  • The developed Bayesian GB2 models provide a robust framework for small area estimation.
  • Accurate estimation of poverty indicators is achievable by integrating survey and census data.
  • The chosen model offers valuable insights for socioeconomic analysis in small regions.