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In this paper, we formulate a statistical model of inflation that combines data on survey expectations and the inflation target set by central banks. Our model produces inflation forecasts that are...
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View ArticleAmbiguous Buisness Cycles: A Quantitative Analysis
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In this paper, we propose a method for real-time prediction of recessions using large setsof economic and financial variables with mixed frequencies. This method combines a dynamicfactor model for the...
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