This paper considers the problem of aggregation in the case of large linear dynamic panels, where each micro unit is … Pesaran (2003), an optimal aggregate function is derived, and the limiting behavior of the aggregation error is investigated … which observed inflation persistence at the aggregate level is due to aggregation and/or common unobserved factors. Our …

This paper considers the problem of aggregation in the case of large linear dynamic panels, where each micro unit is … Pesaran (2003), an optimal aggregate function is derived, and the limiting behavior of the aggregation error is investigated … which 'observed' inflation persistence at the aggregate level is due to aggregation and/or common unobserved factors. Our …

to forecasting HICP inflation, our analysis suggests to favor the aggregation of subindices forecasts. Furthermore, the …

Aggregation of international prices in empirical work is generally based on well known index number formulas. However …

that the more aggregate the data, the closer the distribution to perfect staggering. This result holds for both aggregation …

The issue of forecast aggregation is to determine whether it is better to forecast a series directly or instead … results, it is generally accepted that forecast aggregation is an empirical issue. Empirical results in the literature often … go unexplained. This leaves forecasters in the dark when confronted with the option of forecast aggregation. We take our …

that the more aggregate the data, the closer the distribution to perfect staggering. This result holds for both aggregation …