We analyze if and to what extent fundamental macroeconomic factors, temporary influences or more structural factors have contributed to the low levels of US bond yields over the last few years. For that purpose, we start with a general model of interest rate determination. The empirical part...

In the present paper we analyse whether fundamental macroeconomic factors, temporary influences or more structural factors have contributed to the recent decline in bond yields in the US. For that purpose, we start with a very general model of interest rate determination in which risk premia are...

Seit der Finanzkrise verfolgt die FED einen sehr expansiven geldpolitischen Kurs. Die Zinsen wurden auf historische Niedrigstniveaus gesenkt, darüber hinaus griff die FED auf verschiedene Maßnahmen quantitativer Lockerungen zurück. Trotz dieser Ereignisse zeigen die ökonometrischen Analysen...