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The Estimation of Rational Expectations Models: A Survey

Journal of Economic Studies

ISSN: 0144-3585

Article publication date: 1 March 1991

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Abstract

The different types of estimators of rational expectations models are surveyed. A key feature is that the model′s solution has to be taken into account when it is estimated. The two ways of doing this, the substitution and errors‐in‐variables methods, give rise to different estimators. In the former case, a generalised least‐squares or maximum‐likelihood type estimator generally gives consistent and efficient estimates. In the latter case, a generalised instrumental variable (GIV) type estimator is needed. Because the substitution method involves more complicated restrictions and because it resolves the solution indeterminacy in a more arbitary fashion, when there are forward‐looking expectations, the errors‐in‐variables solution with the GIV estimator is the recommended combination.

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Blake, D. (1991), "The Estimation of Rational Expectations Models: A Survey", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 18 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000000152

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MCB UP Ltd

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