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The Term Structure of Interest Rates in a DSGE Model with Recursive Preferences


Jules H. Van Binsbergen


Stanford University - Graduate School of Business; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)

Jesús Fernández-Villaverde


University of Pennsylvania - Department of Economics; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)

Ralph S. J. Koijen


University of Chicago - Booth School of Business

Juan Francisco Rubio-Ramirez


Duke University - Department of Economics; Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta - Research Department

March 2011

PIER Working Paper No. 10-011

Abstract:     
We solve a dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) model in which the representative household has Epstein and Zin recursive preferences. The parameters governing preferences and technology are estimated by means of maximum likelihood using macroeconomic data and asset prices, with a particular focus on the term structure of interest rates. We estimate a large risk aversion, an elasticity of intertemporal substitution larger than one, and substantial adjustment costs. Furthermore, we identify the tensions within the model by estimating the model on subsets of these data. We conclude by pointing out potential extensions that might improve the model's fit.

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Date posted: March 15, 2010 ; Last revised: March 9, 2011

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Van Binsbergen, Jules H., Fernández-Villaverde, Jesús, Koijen, Ralph S. J. and Rubio-Ramirez, Juan Francisco, The Term Structure of Interest Rates in a DSGE Model with Recursive Preferences (March 2011). PIER Working Paper No. 10-011. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1569916 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1569916

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Juan Francisco Rubio-Ramirez
Duke University - Department of Economics ( email )
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