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Impulse–response functions in Markov-switching structural vector autoregressions: A step further

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  • Frédéric Karamé

    (EPEE - Centre d'Etudes des Politiques Economiques - UEVE - Université d'Évry-Val-d'Essonne)

Abstract

Ehrmann et al. (2003) proposed an IRF in the frame of Markov-switching structural VARs. Their IRF provides insights on the dynamics within the regime in which the shock occurs. We propose an IRF that captures the global response of the system and illustrate its use with examples.

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  • Frédéric Karamé, 2010. "Impulse–response functions in Markov-switching structural vector autoregressions: A step further," Post-Print hal-02297082, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-02297082
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2009.11.009
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    1. Hamilton, J.D., 2016. "Macroeconomic Regimes and Regime Shifts," Handbook of Macroeconomics, in: J. B. Taylor & Harald Uhlig (ed.), Handbook of Macroeconomics, edition 1, volume 2, chapter 0, pages 163-201, Elsevier.
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    Keywords

    Structural VAR; Markov-switching model; Impulse–response function; State asymmetry; Regime-dependent IRF;
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    JEL classification:

    • C32 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Time-Series Models; Dynamic Quantile Regressions; Dynamic Treatment Effect Models; Diffusion Processes; State Space Models
    • C52 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling - - - Model Evaluation, Validation, and Selection
    • C53 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling - - - Forecasting and Prediction Models; Simulation Methods

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