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

50 Pages Posted: 15 Mar 2010 Last revised: 9 Mar 2011

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Jules H. van Binsbergen

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School; 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; Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR); National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)

Juan Francisco Rubio-Ramirez

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta - Research Department

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Date Written: March 2011

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.

Suggested Citation

van Binsbergen, Jules H. and Fernández-Villaverde, Jesús and 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: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1569916 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1569916

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