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Examining Rational Bubbles in Oil Prices: Evidence From Frequency Domain Estimates

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  • Adedoyin Isola Lawal

    (Landmark University, Omu Aran, Nigeria,)

  • Adeniyi Olayanju

    (Landmark University, Omu Aran, Nigeria,)

  • Afeez Adebare Salisu

    (Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,)

  • Abiola John Asaleye

    (Landmark University, Omu Aran, Nigeria,)

  • Olatunde Dahunsi

    (Landmark University, Omu Aran, Nigeria,)

  • Oluwasogo Dada

    (Landmark University, Omu Aran, Nigeria,)

  • Oluwasola Emmanel Omoju

    (Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.)

  • Olabisi Rasheedat Popoola

    (Landmark University, Omu Aran, Nigeria,)

Abstract

This study examined the existence of rational bubbles in oil prices by employing a frequency domain econophysics technique that have capacity to identify both explosive behaviour and bubbles in oil prices for the three largest oil future markets WTI, Brent and OPEC basket. Our results show that the three prices experienced bubbles in four distinct periods. We attempt to provide some explanations on each of these bubbles using geopolitical, war and economic events. We equally noted that oil prices bubbles are largely influenced by the fact that oil is a major source of energy and is non-renewable. The study observed that existence of bubbles have some economic consequences such as welfare loss resulting from distortion in prices and economic instability among others. We provide some policy recommendation.

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  • Adedoyin Isola Lawal & Adeniyi Olayanju & Afeez Adebare Salisu & Abiola John Asaleye & Olatunde Dahunsi & Oluwasogo Dada & Oluwasola Emmanel Omoju & Olabisi Rasheedat Popoola, 2019. "Examining Rational Bubbles in Oil Prices: Evidence From Frequency Domain Estimates," International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Econjournals, vol. 9(2), pages 166-173.
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    Keywords

    oil prices; rational bubbles; energy;
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    JEL classification:

    • C22 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Time-Series Models; Dynamic Quantile Regressions; Dynamic Treatment Effect Models; Diffusion Processes
    • C50 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling - - - General
    • G10 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - General (includes Measurement and Data)
    • G12 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Asset Pricing; Trading Volume; Bond Interest Rates

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