Testing the unbiased forward exchange rate hypothesis using a Markov switching model and instrumental variables
用马尔可夫转换模型与工具变量检验远期汇率无偏假说
Abstract This paper develops a model for the forward and spot exchange rate which allows for the presence of a Markov switching risk premium in the forward market and considers the issue of testing the unbiased forward exchange rate (UFER) hypothesis. Using US/UK data, it is shown that the UFER hypothesis cannot be rejected, provided that instrumental variables are used to account for within‐regime correlation between explanatory variables and disturbances in the Markov…