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Equivalent Dynamic Models.

Peter C M Molenaar¹

¹a The Pennsylvania State University.

Multivariate Behavioral Research

|February 17, 2017

Summary

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This study explores dynamic models for time series, revealing that dynamic factor models offer flexible solutions but are not equivalent to state-space models. Hybrid vector autoregressive models are introduced, resolving issues in Granger causality testing.

Keywords:

Dynamic factor analysis Granger causality hybrid models lagged factor loadings matrix polynomials state-space models vector autoregressive models

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Area of Science:

Statistics
Econometrics
Time Series Analysis

Background:

Dynamic factor models and autoregressive models are widely used for analyzing multivariate time series.
Understanding the equivalences and distinctions between these models is crucial for accurate time series analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss the equivalences between dynamic factor models and autoregressive models for weakly stationary multivariate time series.
To introduce a new class of hybrid vector autoregressive models and demonstrate their utility.

Main Methods:

Exploration of dynamic factor model rotations to identify equivalent solutions.
Comparison of dynamic factor models with lagged factor loadings against state-space models.
Development and interpretation of hybrid vector autoregressive models.

Main Results:

Dynamic factor models can yield infinite equivalent solutions through rotation.
Dynamic factor models with lagged factor loadings are not equivalent to state-space models, and focusing solely on state-space models may lead to invalid results.
A new interpretation of vector autoregressive models as extremes of hybrid models is proposed.

Conclusions:

The equivalence of dynamic factor models and autoregressive models is nuanced and depends on model specifications.
Hybrid vector autoregressive models offer a more comprehensive framework, addressing limitations of existing models, particularly in Granger causality testing.