An affine model for short rates when monetary policy is path dependent

Haitham A. Al-Zoubi ()
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Haitham A. Al-Zoubi: Alfaisal University

Review of Derivatives Research, 2024, vol. 27, issue 2, No 2, 201 pages

Abstract: Abstract I propose an affine model of short rates that incorporates a random walk with stochastic drift. This framework enables my model to capture the behavior of monetary authorities in the short rate market, allowing for minor deviations while reacting strongly to deviations large enough to threaten production. Importantly, my model facilitates the derivation of closed-form bond prices, thereby providing an analytical solution for bond-option prices. I compare my model with nine standard short rate models found in the literature. Among these, five are single-factor models and four are multifactor models. Remarkably, my model outperforms all competing short rate models, including the constant elasticity of volatility, stochastic mean, and stochastic volatility models. Moreover, it yields interest rate forecasts consistent with common term structure priors and surpasses the performance of the naive random walk model. Additionally, my stochastic mean model can explain the unspanned risks documented in the literature.

Keywords: Short rates; Stochastic volatility; Continuous-time estimation; Option options (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C15 C32 E43 E47 G12 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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