Research

Working paper

Work-In-Process (Modeling & Estimation Done)
  • Premier Term Structure Predictor among Dynamic and Arbitrage-Free Nelson-Siegel Models and Their Extensions.
  • Post-COVID Inflation Expectations and Risk Premiums using the Joint Nominal and Real AFNS Model
  • Exploring Spillovers Among U.S. Yield Curve Factors
  • Yield Curve Factors across Time and Frequencies

Work Underway (Modeling Done, Estimation Initiated)
  • Research on Extensions of the Segmented Dynamic Nelson-Siegel Model
  • Optimal Roll-down Strategy by Riding on the Arbitrage-Free Nelson-Siegel Curve
  • Research on Natural Real Rate and Monetary Policy Stance using the Real AFNS Model

Wandering Thoughts (Just Thinking, Nothing Done)
  • Research on dynamic time-varying copula for constructing a financial stability index
  • Research on portfolio optimization based on GARCH-EVT-Copula
  • Forecasting GDP and Inflation using DeepAR and DeepVAR


Tentative Topics (Keeping Track to Avoid Forgetting)

Segmented Nelson-Siegel model
Shifting Endpoints Nelson-Siegel model
Nadaraya-Watson estimator
Locally weighted scatterplot smoothing (LOWESS)
Time-Varying Parameter Vector Autoregressions (TVP-VAR)
Time-varying or Dynamic Copula
Bayesian VAR
Adrian-Crump-Moench (ACM) term premium model
GARCH-EVT-Copula approach