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Evaluating the information matrix in linearized DSGE models

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In this note we show how the stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models can be evaluated analytically. The result is useful for the estimation and identification analysis of such models.

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  • Iskrev, Nikolay, 2008. "Evaluating the information matrix in linearized DSGE models," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 99(3), pages 607-610, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:99:y:2008:i:3:p:607-610
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