An Adaptive Residual-Based Test for Factor Structure
因子结构的自适应残差检验
This article addresses the critical issue of testing static approximate factor models against unspecified alternatives by proposing an adaptive residual-based test. Our methodology is versatile, encompassing alternatives such as factor models with nonlinear factor structures, conditional factor models, and factor models with structural breaks. We first establish the asymptotic properties of a so-called fixed bandwidth-based test, showing its asymptotic normality and power…