The code computes the cyclically adjusted budget balance by three methods: the aggregate approach of OECD/IMF, the simple disaggregate method of European Central Bank and finally our disaggregate method using the constrained multivariate HP filter and two behavior equations (production function and consumption equation). Sample data is included.
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Software component provided by Quantitative Macroeconomics & Real Business Cycles in its series QM&RBC Codes with number
159.