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- Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:24 am
- Forum: Econometric Discussions
- Topic: VAR/VECM, number of variables included.
- Replies: 1
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VAR/VECM, number of variables included.
Hi, I am estimating VARs or VECMs depending on whether my variables are cointegrated or not. In connection with this, I was wondering how many variables I should include in a VAR/VECM model? For instance, I have found that four macroeconomic variables are correlated with stock market capitalization,...
- Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:36 am
- Forum: Econometric Discussions
- Topic: Johansen Cointegration in Eviews
- Replies: 14
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Re: Johansen Cointegration in Eviews
Hi, I have used the method of I) estimating a VAR, II)View > lag structure > lag length criteria. The lag selection indicates that I should use 8 lags. However, I am estimating my model on annual data, so 8 lags seems quite high, no? The variables in my model are Market Capitalization and GNI. Furth...
