Analytical derivatives for Markov switching models / by Jeff Gable et al. : FB3-2/95-7E

This paper derives analytical gradients for a broad class of regime-switching models with Markovian state-transition probabilities. Such models are usually estimated by maximum likelihood methods, which require the derivatives of the likelihood function with respect to the parameter vector. These gradients are usually calculated by means of numerical techniques. The paper shows that analytical gradients considerably speed up maximum-likelihood estimation with no loss in accuracy. A sample program listing is included.--Abstract

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Department/Agency Bank of Canada.
Title Analytical derivatives for Markov switching models / by Jeff Gable et al.
Series title Working paper1192-543495-7
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Language [English]
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Note(s) "This paper derives analytical gradients for a broad class of regime-switching models with Markovian state-transition probabilities. Such models are usually estimated by maximum likelihood methods, which require the derivatives of the likelihood function with respect to the parameter vector. These gradients are usually calculated by means of numerical techniques. The paper shows that analytical gradients considerably speed up maximum-likelihood estimation with no loss in accuracy. A sample program listing is included."--Abstract.
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Publishing information Ottawa - Ontario : Bank of Canada 1995.
Binding Softcover
Description 24p. : graphs, references, tables ; 28 cm.
ISBN 0-662-23685-8
ISSN 1192-5434
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  • FB3-2/95-7E
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