Regime switching models for the Mexican peso

被引:6
作者
Bazdresch, S [1 ]
Werner, A [1 ]
机构
[1] Yale Univ, New Haven, CT USA
关键词
exchange rate; regime switching; peso problem; floating currency; Mexico;
D O I
10.1016/j.jinteco.2004.02.002
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
The Mexican peso has shown long periods of tranquility that suddenly give rise to short volatile periods. We characterize this exchange rate process by estimating a series of regime switching regressions and comparing the different specifications as pioneered by Meese and Rogoff [J. Int. Econ. 14 (1983) 3]. We find evidence for two clearly identified regimes: one with an appreciating trend and low volatility, and another with large depreciations and high volatility. We use the estimated model to explain the bias implied in the peso forward market. Finally, we show that duration dependence or fundamentally driven transition probabilities do not improve the model's forecasting power. (C) 2004 Published by Elsevier B.V.
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页码:185 / 201
页数:17
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