Economics, Econometrics and Finance
8 years ago

New method uncovers hidden seasonal effects in economic data analysis.

RePEc: Research Papers in Economics
Identifying the Sources of Seasonal Effects in an indirectly adjusted Chain-Linked Aggregate: A Framework for the Annual Overlap Method
Marcus Cobb

Paper Summary

Chain-linked methods help update prices in GDP calculations, but they can make it hard to understand the total value. This study offers a way to figure out where seasonal effects come from in these calculations. By breaking down the contributions of different parts and adjusting for seasonal changes, researchers can separate out different types of seasonal effects in economic data.

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