Non-linear DSGE models and the optimized central difference particle filter
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We improve the accuracy and speed of particle filtering for non-linear DSGE models with potentially non-normal shocks. This is done by introducing a new proposal distribution which (i) incorporates information from new observables and (ii) has a small optimization step that minimizes the distance to the optimal proposal distribution. A particle filter with this proposal distribution is shown to deliver a high level of accuracy even with relatively few particles, and it is therefore much more efficient than the standard particle filter.Download Info
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Article provided by Elsevier in its journal Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control.
Volume (Year): 35 (2011)
Issue (Month): 10 (October)
Pages: 1671-1695
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Keywords: Likelihood inference Non-linear DSGE models Non-normal shocks Particle filtering;References
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