Time dependence of macro data Distinguish between: Stationary variables with a short time dependence, i.e. a low degree of time persistence, transitory effcts Nonstationary variables with long time dependence, i.e. high degree of time persistence, permanent effects.
What is the long run?
A stochastic formulation What is the meaning of a stochastic trend and a stochastic long cycle?
Illustrative example of how to measure a stochastic trend
Measuring a stochastic trend
The stochastic trend in inflation
The increments of a deterministic trend are constant over time The increments of a stochastic trend are random over time First and second order stochastic trends
The I(2) Scenario Defining autonomous shocks Theoretically Empirically Shocks shifting the AD curve Shocks shifting the AS curve
Assuming price homogeneity
A theory consistent scenario Inflation I(1) ?