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Testing for randomness in a random coefficient autoregression model

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  • Horváth, Lajos
  • Trapani, Lorenzo

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We propose a test to discern between an ordinary autoregressive model, and a random coefficient one. To this end, we develop a full-fledged estimation theory for the variances of the idiosyncratic innovation and of the random coefficient, based on a two-stage WLS approach. Our results hold irrespective of whether the series is stationary or nonstationary, and, as an immediate result, they afford the construction of a test for ”relevant” randomness. Further, building on these results, we develop a randomised test statistic for the null that the coefficient is non-random, as opposed to the alternative of a standard RCA(1) model. Monte Carlo evidence shows that the test has the correct size and very good power for all cases considered.

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  • Horváth, Lajos & Trapani, Lorenzo, 2019. "Testing for randomness in a random coefficient autoregression model," Journal of Econometrics, Elsevier, vol. 209(2), pages 338-352.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:econom:v:209:y:2019:i:2:p:338-352
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jeconom.2019.01.005
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