Using a Theory-Consistent CVAR Scenario to Test an Exchange Rate Model Based on Imperfect Knowledge

    Abstract

    A theory-consistent CVAR scenario describes a set of testable regularities one should expect to see in the data if the basic assumptions of the theoretical model are empirically valid. Using this method, the paper demonstrates that all basic assumptions about the shock structure and steady-state behavior of an an imperfect knowledge based model for exchange rate determination can be formulated as testable hypotheses on common stochastic trends and cointegration. This model obtained a remarkable support for almost every testable hypothesis and was able to adequately account for the long persistent swings in the real exchange rate.
    Original languageEnglish
    Number of pages31
    Publication statusPublished - 2017
    SeriesUniversity of Copenhagen. Institute of Economics. Discussion Papers (Online)
    Number17-07
    ISSN1601-2461

    Keywords

    • Faculty of Social Sciences
    • Theory-Consistent CVAR
    • Imperfect Knowledge
    • Theory-Based Expectations
    • International Puzzles
    • Long Swings
    • Persistence

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