Search for dissertations about: "Macroeconomic forecasting"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words Macroeconomic forecasting.

2. 1. Common features in vector nonlinear time series models

   Author : Dao Li; Sune Karlsson; Kenneth Carling; Thomas Holgersson; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; nonliearity; time series; econometrics; smooth transition; common features; cointegration; forecasting; residual-based; ppp; Statistics; Statistik; Nonlinearity; Time series; Econometrics; Smooth transition; Common features; Cointegration; Forecasting; Residual-based; PPP.; Komplexa system - mikrodataanalys;

   Abstract : This thesis consists of four manuscripts in the area of nonlinear time series econometrics on topics of testing, modeling and forecasting nonlinear common features. The aim of this thesis is to develop new econometric contributions for hypothesis testing and forecasting in thesearea.Both stationary and nonstationary time series are concerned. READ MORE

4. 2. Electoral Incentives and Information Content in Macroeconomic Forecasts

   Author : André Reslow; Mikael Carlsson; Jesper Lindé; Gisle James Natvik; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Brexit; Electoral Cycles; Forecast Evaluation; Forecasting; Imperfect Information; Interest Groups; Political Selection; Voting; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

   Abstract : Essay I (with Davide Cipullo): This essay introduces macroeconomic forecasters as new political agents and suggests that they use their forecasts to influence voting outcomes. The essay develops a probabilistic voting model in which voters do not have complete information about the future economy and rely on professional forecasters when forming beliefs. READ MORE

5. 3. Factor-Augmented Forecasting for High-Dimensional Data

   Author : Ying Pang; Martin Sköld; Martin Singull; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; High-Dimensional Data; Factor-Augmented Forecasting; Principal Component; Lasso; Cross Validation; Multi-Level Factor; Predictive Performance; matematisk statistik; Mathematical Statistics;

   Abstract : In this thesis, we take a critical look at the factor-augmented forecast models, when a large number of time series variables available can provide the vital information for prediction. We discuss how to describe the commonality and idiosyncrasy of high-dimensional data by a handful of factors in various levels, and how to improve the predictive performance using these factors as augmented predictors. READ MORE

6. 4. Essays on the Scandinavian Stock Markets

   Author : Jonas Söderberg; Ghazi Shukur; Carsten Tanggaard; Växjö universitet; []
   Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Scandinavian stock markets; Liquidity; Market microstructure theory; Liquidity spillover; Vector autoregression analysis; Forecasting; Out-of-sample tests; Copulas; Risk management; Economics; Nationalekonomi; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

   Abstract : This thesis consists of three self-contained empirical essays related to the stock markets in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.In Essay I, the time-series dynamics of liquidity on the Scandinavian stock exchanges between January 1993 and June 2005 are studied with liquidity indices. READ MORE

7. 5. Political Careers, Government Stability, and Electoral Cycles

   Author : Davide Cipullo; Eva Mörk; Luca Repetto; Vincent Pons; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Gender gaps; Self-selection; Political careers; Sticky floor; Voting; Government stability; Fragmentation; No-confidence votes; Bargaining; Brexit; Interest Groups; Forecaster behavior; Electoral cycles; Political selection; Macroeconomic forecasting;

   Abstract : Essay 1: This essay investigates the impact of voter support on the representation of women in the political profession. The empirical analysis exploits two-stage elections in the United States and Italy to hold the selection of candidates constant. READ MORE