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Assessment of Monthly GDP Growth Using Temporal Disaggregation Methods

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  • Michael Zhemkov

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This paper presents an approach to the estimation of monthly GDP growth in Russia using temporal disaggregation. This method represents a balanced view of the current economic situation that relies on a model framework and encompasses all economic sectors. The paper makes a meaningful contribution to the existing academic literature on the topic by combining a description of the most advanced disaggregation methods with their practical application on Russian data. From the methods used in 16 model varieties considered for the 2004–2020 period, we select those which are most robust to data revision, and which are most suitable for nowcasting purposes. Averaging the results from these methods improves the robustness of the estimates and increases practical flexibility for macroeconomists. The resulting indicator includes the most recent and comprehensive information about economic activity, which is essential in the event of unexpected economic developments. The findings of this research may be useful for assessment of the current economic situation for verifying GDP forecasts and for the development of monetary policy in Russia.

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  • Michael Zhemkov, 2022. "Assessment of Monthly GDP Growth Using Temporal Disaggregation Methods," Russian Journal of Money and Finance, Bank of Russia, vol. 81(2), pages 79-104, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bkr:journl:v:81:y:2022:i:2:p:79-104
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    Keywords

    economic activity; temporal disaggregation; Chow–Lin; GDP; nowcast; forecast;
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    JEL classification:

    • E27 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Consumption, Saving, Production, Employment, and Investment - - - Forecasting and Simulation: Models and Applications
    • E52 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit - - - Monetary Policy
    • E58 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit - - - Central Banks and Their Policies

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