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by hgaronfolo
Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:24 am
Forum: Econometric Discussions
Topic: VAR/VECM, number of variables included.
Replies: 1
Views: 3875

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,...
by hgaronfolo
Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:36 am
Forum: Econometric Discussions
Topic: Johansen Cointegration in Eviews
Replies: 14
Views: 51889

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...

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