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Estimation of Change Points for Non‐Linear (Auto‐)Regressive Processes Using Neural Network Functions

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  • Claudia Kirch
  • Stefanie Schwaar

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In this paper, we propose a new test for the detection of a change in a non‐linear (auto‐)regressive time series as well as a corresponding estimator for the unknown time point of the change. To this end, we consider an at‐most‐one‐change model and approximate the unknown (auto‐)regression function by a neural network with one hidden layer. It is shown that the test has asymptotic power of one for a wide range of alternatives, not restricted to changes in the mean of the time series. Furthermore, we prove that the corresponding estimator converges to the true change point with the optimal rate OP(1/n)$$ {O}_P\left(1/n\right) $$ and derive the asymptotic distribution. Some simulations illustrate the behavior of the estimator with a special focus on the misspecified case, where the true regression function is not given by a neural network. Finally, we apply the estimator to some financial data.

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  • Claudia Kirch & Stefanie Schwaar, 2026. "Estimation of Change Points for Non‐Linear (Auto‐)Regressive Processes Using Neural Network Functions," Journal of Time Series Analysis, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 47(3), pages 539-556, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jtsera:v:47:y:2026:i:3:p:539-556
    DOI: 10.1111/jtsa.12841
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