Evaluating factor models : an application to forecasting inflation in Canada / by Marc-André Gosselin and Greg Tkacz. : FB3-2/101-18E-PDF

This paper evaluates the forecasting performance of factor models for Canadian inflation. This type of model was introduced and examined by Stock and Watson (1999a), who have shown that it is quite promising for forecasting U.S. inflation.--Abstract

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Department/Agency Bank of Canada.
Title Evaluating factor models : an application to forecasting inflation in Canada / by Marc-André Gosselin and Greg Tkacz.
Series title Bank of Canada working paper1701-93972001-18
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Other formats Paper-[English]
Note(s) "This paper evaluates the forecasting performance of factor models for Canadian inflation. This type of model was introduced and examined by Stock and Watson (1999a), who have shown that it is quite promising for forecasting U.S. inflation."--Abstract.
The ISSN (1192-5434) for the print edition has been incorrectly copied in this electronic publication.
Résumé en français.
Publishing information Ottawa - Ontario : Bank of Canada November 2001.
Description 35p.graphs, references, tables
ISSN 1701-9397
Catalogue number
  • FB3-2/101-18E-PDF
Subject terms Models
Inflation
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