Forecasting With the Yield Curve; Level, Slope, and Output 1875-1997

14 Pages Posted: 21 May 2007

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Michael D. Bordo

Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Department of Economics; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)

Joseph G. Haubrich

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Date Written: October 2006

Abstract

Over the period 1875 to 1997, using the yield curve helps forecast real growth. Using both the level and slope of the curve improves forecasts more than using either variable alone. Forecast performance changes over time and depends somewhat on whether recursive or rolling out of sample regressions are used.

Keywords: Interest rates, Forecasting, GNP growth

JEL Classification: E43, E27

Suggested Citation

Bordo, Michael D. and Haubrich, Joseph G., Forecasting With the Yield Curve; Level, Slope, and Output 1875-1997 (October 2006). FRB of Cleveland Working Paper No. 06-11, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=939772 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.939772

Michael D. Bordo

Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Department of Economics ( email )

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Joseph G. Haubrich (Contact Author)

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