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Persistence and time-varying coefficients

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McMillan D & Wohar ME (2010) Persistence and time-varying coefficients. Economics Letters, 108 (1), pp. 85-88. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2010.04.019

Abstract
Persistence in economic variables is common. We re-examine that using a time-varying parameter model. Results support a substantial reduction in persistence, particularly, when allowing for time-variation in the constant. This has important implications for policy-making and the effect of shocks.

Keywords
Persistence; State-space; Time-varying coefficient

Journal
Economics Letters: Volume 108, Issue 1

StatusPublished
Publication date31/07/2010
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PublisherElsevier
ISSN0165-1765

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Professor David McMillan

Professor David McMillan

Professor in Finance, Accounting & Finance