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by alexnovitzky
Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:25 am
Forum: Econometric Discussions
Topic: Volatility measures
Replies: 0
Views: 1781

Volatility measures

Hi All, I am trying to measure the volatility of the variables below. I'm not sure when i should be using first difference, log, or log difference. Can someone please explain this to me? Thanks LT Interest Rate ST Interest Rate Relative Equity Return (using 2 stock indices) GDP Growth spread between...
by alexnovitzky
Tue Nov 30, 2010 1:52 am
Forum: Econometric Discussions
Topic: Non-stationery data
Replies: 1
Views: 2386

Non-stationery data

Hi there,

I have a novice question. If I have non-stationery data, how do I go about in making it Stationery in Eviews 6.0?

Thanks
by alexnovitzky
Sat Nov 13, 2010 6:39 am
Forum: Econometric Discussions
Topic: Data format for GARCH (1,1)
Replies: 4
Views: 5879

Re: Data format for GARCH (1,1)

Please see attached the data that I am using. Thanks.
by alexnovitzky
Sat Nov 13, 2010 6:37 am
Forum: Econometric Discussions
Topic: Data format for GARCH (1,1)
Replies: 4
Views: 5879

Re: Data format for GARCH (1,1)

Hi there, I am researching the source of the volatility of the South African Rand/ US Dollar exchange rate. I'm needing some assistance regarding the best method of constructing the model. The explanatory variables that are being tested are: ZAR/USD exchange rate Net purchases of bonds by non-reside...
by alexnovitzky
Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:59 am
Forum: Econometric Discussions
Topic: Data format for GARCH (1,1)
Replies: 4
Views: 5879

Data format for GARCH (1,1)

Hi All, I am looking at modelling the volatility of numerous economic variables using GARCH (1,1) analysis. These variables include exchange rates, GDP, interest rates, etc My question is, is it necessary to transform the raw data into a volatility series using a volatility metric or can I use the d...

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