This paper studies testing for the presence of smooth transition nonlinearity in adjustment parameters of the vector error correction model. We specify the generalized model with multiple cointegrating vectors and di¤erent transition functions across equations. Given that the nonlinear model is highly complex, this paper proposes an optimal LM test based only on estimation of the linear model. ...

This note investigates long-run exclusion in a cointegrated vector autoregressive (VAR) model from the viewpoint of …nite-sample statistical inference. Monte Carlo experiments show that, in various circumstances, a mis-speci…ed partial VAR model, which is justi…ed by the existence of a long-run excluded variable, can lead to better …nite-sample inference for cointegrating rank than a fully-spec...

The linkages between inflation and the economy’s cyclical position are thought to be strongly affected by the credibility of monetary authorities. The author complements existing research by estimating a small forward-looking model of the U.S. economy with endogenous central bank credibility. His work differs from the existing literature in several ways. First, he endogenizes and estimates cred...

The authors provide a detailed empirical analysis of Canadian city housing prices. They examine the long-run relationship between city house prices in Canada from 1981 to 2005 as well as idiosyncratic relations between city prices and city-specific variables. The results suggest that city house prices are only weakly correlated in the long run, and that there is a disconnect between house price...

OBJECTIVES Cross-talk between organ-specific extracellular matrix (ECM) and stem cells is often assumed but has not been directly demonstrated. We developed a protocol for the preparation of human cardiac ECM (cECM) and studied whether cECM has effects on pluripotent stem cell differentiation that may be useful for future cardiac regeneration strategies in patients with end-stage heart failure....

This study examines the relationship between renewable energy consumption, poverty alleviation and economic growth in South Africa. The paper applies Autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model to examine long run Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) determine direction of causality variables. Quarterly data is used for period 1990 – 2018. findings established a presence poverty, growth, financ...

In this study, New Zealand and Finland are examined by Autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model for the relationship between coal consumption economic growth. For growth relationship, Kuznets curve is investigated period 1980 2015 2013. Results of study show that confirmed Finland. Hao et al. (2016) as in This contributes to current literature verifying Coal also not these countries before. ...

Aim/purpose – The underground economy is a major challenge across the world affect- ing both developed and developing economies. South Africa no exception to this phenomenon has lost billions of rands due economy. aim study estimate size in Africa. Design/methodology/approach used quarterly time series data from 2000 2020 employed Currency Demand Approach (CDA) for modeling under- ground Findin...

The Journal of Economic Literature codes classification system (JEL) published by the American Association (AEA) is de facto standard for research literature in economics. JEL used to classify articles, dissertations, books, book reviews, and working papers EconLit, a database maintained AEA. Over time, it has evolved extended with over 850 subclasses. This paper reviews history development sys...

This paper attempts to quantify the effect of skill shortages on the UK labour market by developing a simultaneous equation model of unemployment and real wage growth. The model is developed following a structural approach based on a priori economic information and is initially estimated using a two-stage least squares procedure. The model is also estimated using Zellner’s seemingly unrelated r...