Robust Estimation in Stochastic Frontier Models

Abstract: This study proposes a robust estimator for stochastic frontier models by integrating the idea of Basu et al. [1998, Biometrika 85, 549-559] into such models. We verify that the suggested estimator is strongly consistent and asymptotic normal under regularity conditions and investigate robust properties. We use a simulation study to demonstrate that the estimator has strong robust properties with little loss in asymptotic efficiency relative to the maximum likelihood estimator. A real data analysis is performed for illustrating the use of the estimator.