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On the power of direct tests for rational expectations against the alternative of constant gain learning

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  • Victor Bystrov

    (University of Lodz, Institute of Economics)

  • Anna Staszewska-Bystrova

    (University of Lodz, Chair of Econometric Models and Forecasts)

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In this paper we study the power of direct tests for rational expectations against the constant gain learning alternative. The investigation is by means of a Monte Carlo study. The tests considered use quantitative expectations data and qualitative survey data that has been quantified. The main finding is that the power of tests for rational expectations against constant gain learning may be very small, making it impossible to distinguish the hypotheses.

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  • Victor Bystrov & Anna Staszewska-Bystrova, 2010. "On the power of direct tests for rational expectations against the alternative of constant gain learning," Bank i Kredyt, Narodowy Bank Polski, vol. 41(6), pages 71-84.
    • Handle: RePEc:nbp:nbpbik:v:41:y:2010:i:6:p:71-84
    Note: Support from the EU Commission through MRTN-CT-2006-034270 COMISEF is gratefully acknowledged. The authors would like to thank two anonymous referees for comments and suggestions which helped to improve this paper.
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    • D84 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Expectations; Speculations
    • D83 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Search; Learning; Information and Knowledge; Communication; Belief; Unawareness
    • C12 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Hypothesis Testing: General

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