A Gaussian smooth transition vector autoregressive model: An application to the macroeconomic effects of severe weather shocks
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| author | Lanne, Markku Virolainen, Savi |
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| contents | We introduce a new smooth transition vector autoregressive model with a Gaussian conditional distribution and transition weights that, for a $p$th order model, depend on the full distribution of the preceding $p$ observations. Specifically, the transition weight of each regime increases in its relative weighted likelihood. This data-driven approach facilitates capturing complex switching dynamics, enhancing the identification of gradual regime shifts. In an empirical application to the macroeconomic effects of a severe weather shock, we find that in monthly U.S. data from 1961:1 to 2022:3, the shock has stronger impact in the regime prevailing in the early part of the sample and in certain crisis periods than in the regime dominating the latter part of the sample. This suggests overall adaptation of the U.S. economy to severe weather over time. |
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| spellingShingle | A Gaussian smooth transition vector autoregressive model: An application to the macroeconomic effects of severe weather shocks Lanne, Markku Virolainen, Savi Econometrics 62M10 G.3 We introduce a new smooth transition vector autoregressive model with a Gaussian conditional distribution and transition weights that, for a $p$th order model, depend on the full distribution of the preceding $p$ observations. Specifically, the transition weight of each regime increases in its relative weighted likelihood. This data-driven approach facilitates capturing complex switching dynamics, enhancing the identification of gradual regime shifts. In an empirical application to the macroeconomic effects of a severe weather shock, we find that in monthly U.S. data from 1961:1 to 2022:3, the shock has stronger impact in the regime prevailing in the early part of the sample and in certain crisis periods than in the regime dominating the latter part of the sample. This suggests overall adaptation of the U.S. economy to severe weather over time. |
| title | A Gaussian smooth transition vector autoregressive model: An application to the macroeconomic effects of severe weather shocks |
| topic | Econometrics 62M10 G.3 |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.14216 |