This paper introduces the Markov-Switching Multifractal Duration (MSMD) model by adapting the MSM stochastic volatility … model of Calvet and Fisher (2004) to the duration setting. Although the MSMD process is exponential ß-mixing as we show in … feature of durations generated by the MSMD process propagates to counts and realized volatility. We employ a quasi …

, thereby lowering interest rate volatility and contributing to economic stability. Most empirical studies support this view … volatility. To extend the literature, I use the Dincer and Eichengreen (2007) transparency index for twenty-four economies of … varying income and examine the impact of transparency on both predictability and market volatility. I find that higher …

, thereby lowering interest rate volatility and contributing to economic stability. Most empirical studies support this view … volatility. To extend the literature, I use the Dincer and Eichengreen (2007) transparency index for twenty-four economies of … varying income and examine the impact of transparency on both predictability and market volatility. I find that higher …