What is the easiest way to construct a panel file?
There is no “easy” way at the moment. However, we supply a file that allows you to link a single identifier, IDIND, with each individual so that you can link individuals over time. That variable, and the variables needed to link with each cross-sectional file, is in RLMS_longi_identifiers.zip. Look for it at the bottom of the Data Downloads page. That file also includes variables part5, part6, etc. indicating whether the respondent participated in Round 5, Round 6, etc. You can cross tabulate any two part* variables to find out how many respondents you can expect in a panel composed of those two rounds of data. See the Stata do-file in the .zip file for an example of how to link individuals in two rounds of data. To link households across rounds of data, always use the household identifier (aid, bid, etc.) from the earlier round.
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