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The Qualitative Expectations Hypothesis: Model Ambiguity, Consistent Representations of Market Forecasts, and Sentiment

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  • Roman Frydman

    (New York University)

  • Soren Johansen

    (University of Copenhagen)

  • Anders Rahbek

    (University of Copenhagen)

  • Morten Tabor

    (University of Copenhagen)

Abstract

We introduce the Qualitative Expectations Hypothesis (QEH) as a new approach to modeling macroeconomic and Financial outcomes. Building on John Muth`s seminal insight underpinning the Rational Expectations Hypothesis (REH), QEH represents the market`s forecasts to be consistent with the predictions of an economist`s model. However, by assuming that outcomes lie within stochastic intervals, QEH, unlike REH, recognizes the ambiguity faced by an economist and market participants alike. Moreover, QEH leaves the model open to ambiguity by not specifying a mechanism determining specific values that outcomes take within these intervals. In order to examine a QEH model`s empirical relevance, we formulate and estimate its statistical analog based on simulated data. We show that the proposed statistical model adequately represents an illustrative sample from the QEH model. We also illustrate how estimates of the statistical model`s parameters can be used to assess the QEH model`s qualitative implications.

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  • Roman Frydman & Soren Johansen & Anders Rahbek & Morten Tabor, 2017. "The Qualitative Expectations Hypothesis: Model Ambiguity, Consistent Representations of Market Forecasts, and Sentiment," Working Papers Series 59, Institute for New Economic Thinking.
    • Handle: RePEc:thk:wpaper:59
    DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.2995140
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    1. Dima, Bogdan & Dima, Ştefana Maria & Ioan, Roxana, 2025. "The short-run impact of investor expectations’ past volatility on current predictions: The case of VIX," Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money, Elsevier, vol. 98(C).
    2. Frydman, Roman & Stillwagon, Joshua R., 2018. "Fundamental factors and extrapolation in stock-market expectations: The central role of structural change," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 148(C), pages 189-198.

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    JEL classification:

    • D84 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Expectations; Speculations
    • C65 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Miscellaneous Mathematical Tools
    • G02 - Financial Economics - - General - - - Behavioral Finance: Underlying Principles
    • G12 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Asset Pricing; Trading Volume; Bond Interest Rates
    • C51 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling - - - Model Construction and Estimation

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