Relying on a simple general equilibrium model of the term structure, both nominal yields and real consumption growth rates can be shown to be affine in the unobservable state variables. We can then express real consumption growth rates in terms of nominal yields rather than the unobservable state variables with the coefficients of the resultant forecasting relation being endogenously determined by the term structure model. Using term structure data over the 1985 to 2000 sample period, the empirical evidence is consistent with our model more accurately predicting real consumption growth rates than a regression model based on the term spread.
Term structure forecasts of long term consumption growth
BERARDI, Andrea;
2005-01-01
Abstract
Relying on a simple general equilibrium model of the term structure, both nominal yields and real consumption growth rates can be shown to be affine in the unobservable state variables. We can then express real consumption growth rates in terms of nominal yields rather than the unobservable state variables with the coefficients of the resultant forecasting relation being endogenously determined by the term structure model. Using term structure data over the 1985 to 2000 sample period, the empirical evidence is consistent with our model more accurately predicting real consumption growth rates than a regression model based on the term spread.
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