This paper conducts a comparative analysis of the diverse methods for estimating the Japanese government bond (JGB) zero coupon yield curve (hereafter, zero curve) according to the criteria that estimation methods should meet. Previous studies propose many methods for estimating the zero curve...

To keep yields non-negative in a quadratic Gaussian term structure model (QGTM), the short rate is represented by the quadratic form of the Gaussian state variables. The QGTM is among the most attractive candidate tools for analyzing yield curves for countries with low interest rates. However,...

The recent financial crisis has prompted academia, country authorities, and international bodies to study quantitative tools to monitor the financial system, especially systemic risk measures. This paper aims to outline these measures and apply them to Japanfs financial system. The paper...