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Sample Covariance Shrinkage for High Dimensional Dependent Data

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For high dimensional data sets the sample covariance matrix is usually unbiased but noisy if the sample is not large enough. Shrinking the sample covariance towards a constrained, low dimensional estimator can be used to mitigate the sample variability. By doing so, we introduce bias, but reduce variance. In this paper, we give details on feasible optimal shrinkage allowing for time series dependent observations.

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  • Sancetta, A., 2006. "Sample Covariance Shrinkage for High Dimensional Dependent Data," Cambridge Working Papers in Economics 0637, Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge.
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    Keywords

    Sample Covariance Matrix; Shrinkage; Weak Dependence;
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    • C13 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Estimation: General
    • C14 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods: General

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