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Consumption-based macroeconomic forecasting

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  • Jeffrey R. Campbell
  • Spencer D. Krane

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The authors build a small-scale econometric model based on the permanent income theory of consumption and balanced economic growth in order to study the influence of permanent and transitory factors on the level of economic activity.

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  • Jeffrey R. Campbell & Spencer D. Krane, 2005. "Consumption-based macroeconomic forecasting," Economic Perspectives, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, vol. 29(Q IV), pages 52-70.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedhep:y:2005:i:qiv:p:52-70:n:v.29no.4
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