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A note on Kalman filter approach to solution of rational expectations models

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  • Marco Maria Sorge

    (BGSE, University of Bonn)

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In this note, a class of nonlinear dynamic models under rational expectations is studied. A particular solution is found using a model reference adaptive technique via an extended Kalman filtering algorithm, for which initial conditions knowledge only is required.

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  • Marco Maria Sorge, 2010. "A note on Kalman filter approach to solution of rational expectations models," Economics Bulletin, AccessEcon, vol. 30(3), pages 2002-2009.
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    Keywords

    Nonlinear dynamic systems; Rational Expectations; Extended Kalman Filter;
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    JEL classification:

    • C5 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling
    • C6 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling

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