Calibration and Computation of Household Portfolio Models

Michael Haliassos and Alexander Michaelides
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No 194, Computing in Economics and Finance 2001 from Society for Computational Economics

Abstract: This paper discusses calibration and numerical solution of a wide range of household portfolio models. We illustrate the main conceptual, technical, and computational issues that arise in the context of household portfolio choice, and explore the implications of alternative modeling choices. We consider both small- and large-scale optimization models under finite and infinite horizons and under two types of earnings shocks, permanent and transitory. The role of alternative preference specifications, of borrowing constraints, and of predictability of excess returns on stocks is also discussed. In the process, we explore enduring portfolio puzzles and identify new ones to be resolved in future research. These include puzzles relating to participation in the stock market and to portfolio shares conditional on participation.

Keywords: Precautionary saving; portfolio choice; liquidity constraints; preference (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E2 G11 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2001-04-01
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