Granger-Causality in Markov Switching Models

20 Pages Posted: 28 Nov 2006

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Monica Billio

University of Venice - Department of Economics; Ca Foscari University of Venice - Dipartimento di Economia

Silvio Di Sanzo

Universidad de Alicante

Date Written: March 2006

Abstract

In this paper we propose a new parametrisation of transition probabilities that allows us to characterize and test Granger-causality in Markov switching models by means of an appropriate specification of the transition matrix. Test for independence are also provided. We illustrate our methodology with an empirical application. In particular, we investigate the causality and interdependence between financial and economic cycles using a bivariate Markov switching model. When applied to U.S. data, we find that financial variables are useful for forecasting the direction of aggregate economic activity, and vice versa.

Keywords: Granger Causality, Markov Chains, Switching Models

JEL Classification: C53, C32

Suggested Citation

Billio, Monica and Billio, Monica and Di Sanzo, Silvio, Granger-Causality in Markov Switching Models (March 2006). University Ca' Foscari of Venice, Dept. of Economics Research Paper Series No. 20/WP/2006, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=947672 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.947672

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Silvio Di Sanzo

Universidad de Alicante ( email )

Campus de San Vicente
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San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante 03690
Spain

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