General-to-specific modeling: an overview and selected bibliography

Julia Campos, Neil Ericsson and David Hendry

No 838, International Finance Discussion Papers from Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.)

Abstract: This paper discusses the econometric methodology of general-to-specific modeling, in which the modeler simplifies an initially general model that adequately characterizes the empirical evidence within his or her theoretical framework. Central aspects of this approach include the theory of reduction, dynamic specification, model selection procedures, model selection criteria, model comparison, encompassing, computer automation, and empirical implementation. This paper thus reviews the theory of reduction, summarizes the approach of general-to-specific modeling, and discusses the econometrics of model selection, noting that general-to-specific modeling is the practical embodiment of reduction. This paper then summarizes fifty-seven articles key to the development of general-to-specific modeling.

Keywords: Econometrics; Econometric models (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2005
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