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Comparing Consumption–Based Asset–Pricing models

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  • Stephen Gordon
  • Lucie Samson

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We make use of a recently developed method to estimate the intertemporal marginal rate of substitution consistent with the fluctuations of asset return data from the Toronto Stock Exchange. These estimates are then used to evaluate various parametric specifications for preferences often used in empirical studies of consumption and asset returns. In contrast to existing studies, we are able to perform a formal statistical comparison of these models. We consider six extensions of the usual power utility model, and we find that none can be said to be a demonstrable improvement on the standard model. Comparaison de modèles de prix des actifs fondés sur la consommation. Les auteurs utilisent une méthodologie développée récemment pour calibrer le taux marginal de substitution inter–temporel compatible avec les fluctuations des rendements sur les actifs enregistrées au Toronto Stock Exchange. Ces estimations sont utilisées pour évaluer diverses spécifications paramétriques souvent utilisées dans les études empiriques de la consommation et des rendements sur les actifs. Contrairement à ce qui est présenté dans les études existantes, les auteurs font une comparaison statistique formelle de ces modèles. Ils considèrent six extensions du modèle d’utilité et trouvent qu’aucune ne constitue une amélioration significative du modèle standard.

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  • Stephen Gordon & Lucie Samson, 2002. "Comparing Consumption–Based Asset–Pricing models," Canadian Journal of Economics/Revue canadienne d'économique, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 35(3), pages 586-610, August.
  • Handle: RePEc:wly:canjec:v:35:y:2002:i:3:p:586-610
    DOI: 10.1111/1540-5982.00147
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