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Financial Econometrics

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Cheat Sheet for Final Examination

# Topic Details

1 Residuals Definition Residuals (ε^i​) are the differences between observed


values (Yi​) and predicted values (Y^i​) from a regression
model. ε^i​=Yi​−Y^i​.

2 F-test An F-test assesses multiple hypotheses simultaneously,


often used to determine if at least one of the coefficients
in a regression model is different from zero.

3 Within A technique used in fixed effects models to remove


Transformation unobserved individual effects by subtracting the group
mean from each observation.

4 Fixed Effects Model Involves using dummy variables to control for individual-
(Least Squares with specific characteristics in panel data. Y^it​=αi​+βXit​+εit​.
Dummy Variables)

5 General Form of
Fixed Effects Models

5a - Fixed over Time Controls for time-invariant characteristics across cross-


sections. Y^it​=αi​+βXit​+εit​.

5b - Fixed over Cross- Controls for cross-sectional invariant characteristics


Sections over time. Y^it​=αt​+βXit​+εit​.

5c - Random Effects Assumes individual effects are random and


uncorrelated with the regressors. Y^it​=α+βXit​+ui​+εit​.

6 Detecting and
Correcting Model
Violations

6a - Heteroscedasticity: Incorporate past values of the dependent variable as


Adding lagged regressors to capture autocorrelation.
variables
(autocorrelation)

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6b - Heteroscedasticity: Adjusts for heteroscedasticity by weighting the


Using GLS observations differently.
(Generalized Least
Squares)

6c - Heteroscedasticity: Adjusts standard errors to account for


White's correction with heteroscedasticity without changing the coefficients.
robust standard errors

6d - Autocorrelation: Tests for higher-order autocorrelation in the residuals of


Breusch-Godfrey (BG) a regression model.
Test

7 VAR Model (Vector


Autoregression)

7a - Advantages Captures linear interdependencies among multiple time


series, does not require specifying endogenous and
exogenous variables.

7b - Disadvantages Can be complex to estimate and interpret, requires a


large number of parameters.

7c - Variance Explains the amount of forecast error variance of each


Decomposition variable that can be attributed to shocks in other
variables.

8 Focus Areas

8a - Assumptions of Linearity, independence, homoscedasticity, normality of


Regression Models errors, no perfect multicollinearity.

8b - Panel Data Data that tracks multiple subjects over time, allows for
controlling individual heterogeneity, and more efficient
estimations.

8c - VAR Model See topic 7.

8d - Time Series Data Observations collected sequentially over time, often


require stationarity and handling of autocorrelation and
seasonality.

Detailed Explanation

# Topic Detailed Explanation

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# Topic Detailed Explanation

1 Residuals Residuals are essential in regression analysis as they


Definition represent the part of the dependent variable that the model
does not explain. They are used to diagnose the fit of a
model and identify potential issues such as
heteroscedasticity.

2 F-test The F-test in regression is used to test the overall


significance of the model. It compares a model with no
predictors to the specified model to see if the predictors
explain a significant portion of the variance in the
dependent variable.

3 Within This transformation helps in eliminating unobserved


Transformation individual-specific effects, thus reducing bias in the
coefficient estimates. It’s particularly useful in panel data
models, especially with fixed effects.

4 Fixed Effects Fixed effects models account for unobserved heterogeneity


Model (Least by allowing for individual-specific intercepts. These models
Squares with are useful when we assume individual-specific effects are
Dummy correlated with the independent variables.
Variables)

5 General Form of
Fixed Effects
Models

5a - Fixed over Time These models account for time-invariant characteristics by


introducing individual-specific intercepts. This helps in
isolating the effect of independent variables on the
dependent variable, controlling for unobserved
heterogeneity.

5b - Fixed over Cross- These models use time-specific intercepts to control for
Sections characteristics that are constant across individuals but may
vary over time, such as macroeconomic shocks.

5c - Random Effects Unlike fixed effects models, random effects assume that
individual effects are random and uncorrelated with the
predictors. This allows for more efficient estimation if the
assumption holds true, as it uses both within- and between-
group variation.

6 Detecting and
Correcting Model
Violations

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# Topic Detailed Explanation

6a - Adding lagged dependent variables can help capture the


Heteroscedasticity: dynamics in the data, reducing autocorrelation in the
Adding lagged residuals and providing a more accurate model
variables specification.
(autocorrelation)

6b - GLS adjusts for heteroscedasticity by transforming the


Heteroscedasticity: data, thus providing more efficient estimates. This method
Using GLS is particularly useful when the form of heteroscedasticity is
(Generalized Least known.
Squares)

6c - White’s robust standard errors correct for heteroscedasticity


Heteroscedasticity: by providing unbiased standard errors without needing to
White's correction transform the data, which is useful when the form of
with robust heteroscedasticity is unknown.
standard errors

6d - Autocorrelation: The BG test is a statistical test for detecting the presence of


Breusch-Godfrey autocorrelation in the residuals of a regression model,
(BG) Test extending the Durbin-Watson test to higher-order
autocorrelation.

7 VAR Model
(Vector
Autoregression)

7a - Advantages VAR models are advantageous for their simplicity in not


requiring pre-specification of endogenous and exogenous
variables, allowing all variables to be endogenous and
capturing the dynamic interplay among them.

7b - Disadvantages The primary disadvantage is the potential complexity and


over-parameterization, especially with limited data, which
can lead to inefficient estimates and difficulties in model
interpretation.

7c - Variance Variance decomposition in VAR models provides insights


Decomposition into the proportion of the forecast error variance of each
variable that can be attributed to innovations in each of the
variables, helping in understanding the dynamic structure.

8 Focus Areas

8a - Assumptions of Key assumptions include: linearity (relationship between


Regression independent and dependent variables is linear),
Models independence (observations are independent of each
other), homoscedasticity (constant variance of errors), and
no multicollinearity.

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8b - Panel Data Panel data combines cross-sectional and time-series data,


offering advantages such as controlling for individual
heterogeneity, detecting and measuring effects that are not
observable in pure cross-sectional or time-series data
alone.

8c - VAR Model See topic 7.

8d - Time Series Data Time series data analysis focuses on modeling and
forecasting time-dependent data, addressing challenges
such as stationarity (constant mean and variance over
time), autocorrelation, and seasonality (regular patterns
over intervals).

This table summarizes the key points and elaborates on them to provide a clear
understanding of the multivariate models and related concepts, as outlined in your
lecturer's notes.

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