sae is a Stata family of functions for small area estimation, using the methodology from Elbers, Lanjouw, and Lanjouw (2003). The package introduces new mata functions and a plugin used to circumvent memory limitations that inevitably arise when working with larger datasets.

Minh Nguyen & Paul Corral & Joao Pedro Azevedo & Qinghua Zhao, 2018. "SAE: Stata module to provide commands and mata functions devoted to unit level small area estimation," Statistical Software Components S458525, Boston College Department of Economics, revised 10 Sep 2018.

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Nguyen,Minh Cong & Corral Rodas,Paul Andres & Azevedo,Joao Pedro Wagner De & Zhao,Qinghua, 2018. "sae : A Stata Package for Unit Level Small Area Estimation," Policy Research Working Paper Series 8630, The World Bank.

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This module should be installed from within Stata by typing "ssc install sae". Windows users should not attempt to download these files with a web browser.

sae; poverty; ELL; gls; poverty map; small area estimation;

Minh Cong Nguyen
mnguyen3@worldbank.org
World Bank

Paul Andres Corral Rodas
pcorralrodas@worldbank.org
World Bank

João Pedro Azevedo
jazevedo@worldbank.org
World Bank
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Qinghua Zhao
World Bank