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✅ Applied Fixes Report (67 fixes applied - click to expand)Applied Style Guide FixesLecture: additive_functionals Automatically Applied FixesThe following mechanical fixes have been automatically applied to the lecture content. Writing (67 fixes)1. qe-writing-008 - Remove excessive whitespace between wordsLocation: Line 22 / Section "Overview" Description: Multiple spaces between words in narrative text
But there are good ways to model time series that have persistent growth that still enable statistical learning based on a law of large numbers for an asymptotically stationary and ergodic process.
But there are good ways to model time series that have persistent growth that still enable statistical learning based on a law of large numbers for an asymptotically stationary and ergodic process.
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Thus, {cite}`Hansen_2012_Eca` described two classes of time series models that accommodate growth.
Thus, {cite}`Hansen_2012_Eca` described two classes of time series models that accommodate growth.
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We also describe and compute decompositions of additive and multiplicative processes into four components:
We also describe and compute decompositions of additive and multiplicative processes into four components:
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We describe how to construct, simulate, and interpret these components.
We describe how to construct, simulate, and interpret these components.
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More details about these concepts and algorithms can be found in Hansen {cite}`Hansen_2012_Eca` and Hansen and Sargent {cite}`Hans_Sarg_book`.
More details about these concepts and algorithms can be found in Hansen {cite}`Hansen_2012_Eca` and Hansen and Sargent {cite}`Hans_Sarg_book`.
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Next we construct a linear system
Next we construct a linear system
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At this stage, you should pause and verify that $y_{t+1} - y_t$ satisfies {eq}`old2_additive_functionals`.
At this stage, you should pause and verify that $y_{t+1} - y_t$ satisfies {eq}`old2_additive_functionals`.
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A **likelihood ratio process** is a multiplicative martingale with mean unity.
A **likelihood ratio process** is a multiplicative martingale with mean unity.
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Many economic time series display persistent growth that prevents them from being asymptotically stationary and ergodic.
For example, outputs, prices, and dividends typically display irregular but persistent growth.
Asymptotic stationarity and ergodicity are key assumptions needed to make it possible to learn by applying statistical methods.
Many economic time series display persistent growth that prevents them from being asymptotically stationary and ergodic.
For example, outputs, prices, and dividends typically display irregular but persistent growth.
Asymptotic stationarity and ergodicity are key assumptions needed to make it possible to learn by applying statistical methods.
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Thus, {cite}`Hansen_2012_Eca` described two classes of time series models that accommodate growth.
They are
1. **additive functionals** that display random "arithmetic growth"
1. **multiplicative functionals** that display random "geometric growth"
These two classes of processes are closely connected.
Thus, {cite}`Hansen_2012_Eca` described two classes of time series models that accommodate growth.
They are
1. **additive functionals** that display random "arithmetic growth"
1. **multiplicative functionals** that display random "geometric growth"
These two classes of processes are closely connected.
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{cite}`Hansen_2012_Eca` describes a general class of additive functionals.
This lecture focuses on a subclass of these: a scalar process $\{y_t\}_{t=0}^\infty$ whose increments are driven by a Gaussian vector autoregression.
{cite}`Hansen_2012_Eca` describes a general class of additive functionals.
This lecture focuses on a subclass of these: a scalar process $\{y_t\}_{t=0}^\infty$ whose increments are driven by a Gaussian vector autoregression.
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Here
* $x_t$ is an $n \times 1$ vector,
* $A$ is an $n \times n$ stable matrix (all eigenvalues lie within the open unit circle),
* $z_{t+1} \sim {\cal N}(0,I)$ is an $m \times 1$ IID shock,
* $B$ is an $n \times m$ matrix, and
* $x_0 \sim {\cal N}(\mu_0, \Sigma_0)$ is a random initial condition for $x$
Here
* $x_t$ is an $n \times 1$ vector,
* $A$ is an $n \times n$ stable matrix (all eigenvalues lie within the open unit circle),
* $z_{t+1} \sim {\cal N}(0,I)$ is an $m \times 1$ IID shock,
* $B$ is an $n \times m$ matrix, and
* $x_0 \sim {\cal N}(\mu_0, \Sigma_0)$ is a random initial condition for $x$
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The second piece is an equation that expresses increments
of $\{y_t\}_{t=0}^\infty$ as linear functions of
* a scalar constant $\nu$,
* the vector $x_t$, and
* the same Gaussian vector $z_{t+1}$ that appears in the VAR {eq}`old1_additive_functionals`
The second piece is an equation that expresses increments of $\{y_t\}_{t=0}^\infty$ as linear functions of
* a scalar constant $\nu$,
* the vector $x_t$, and
* the same Gaussian vector $z_{t+1}$ that appears in the VAR {eq}`old1_additive_functionals`
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Here $y_0 \sim {\cal N}(\mu_{y0}, \Sigma_{y0})$ is a random
initial condition for $y$.
The nonstationary random process $\{y_t\}_{t=0}^\infty$ displays
systematic but random *arithmetic growth*.
Here $y_0 \sim {\cal N}(\mu_{y0}, \Sigma_{y0})$ is a random initial condition for $y$.
The nonstationary random process $\{y_t\}_{t=0}^\infty$ displays systematic but random *arithmetic growth*.
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in which the zeros $z$ of the polynomial
$$
\phi(z) = ( 1 - \phi_1 z - \phi_2 z^2 - \phi_3 z^3 - \phi_4 z^4 )
$$
are strictly greater than unity in absolute value.
(Being a zero of $\phi(z)$ means that $\phi(z) = 0$)
in which the zeros $z$ of the polynomial
$$
\phi(z) = ( 1 - \phi_1 z - \phi_2 z^2 - \phi_3 z^3 - \phi_4 z^4 )
$$
are strictly greater than unity in absolute value.
(Being a zero of $\phi(z)$ means that $\phi(z) = 0$)
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While {eq}`ftaf` is not a first order system like {eq}`old1_additive_functionals`, we know that it can be mapped into a first order system.
* For an example of such a mapping, see [this example](https://python.quantecon.org/linear_models.html#second-order-difference-equation).
While {eq}`ftaf` is not a first order system like {eq}`old1_additive_functionals`, we know that it can be mapped into a first order system.
For an example of such a mapping, see [this example](https://python.quantecon.org/linear_models.html#second-order-difference-equation).
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In fact, this whole model can be mapped into the additive functional system definition in {eq}`old1_additive_functionals` -- {eq}`old2_additive_functionals` by appropriate selection of the matrices $A, B, D, F$.
You can try writing these matrices down now as an exercise --- correct expressions appear in the code below.
In fact, this whole model can be mapped into the additive functional system definition in {eq}`old1_additive_functionals` -- {eq}`old2_additive_functionals` by appropriate selection of the matrices $A, B, D, F$.
You can try writing these matrices down now as an exercise --- correct expressions appear in the code below.
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When simulating we embed our variables into a bigger system.
This system also constructs the components of the decompositions of $y_t$ and of $\exp(y_t)$ proposed by Hansen {cite}`Hansen_2012_Eca`.
When simulating we embed our variables into a bigger system.
This system also constructs the components of the decompositions of $y_t$ and of $\exp(y_t)$ proposed by Hansen {cite}`Hansen_2012_Eca`.
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Hansen and Sargent {cite}`Hans_Sarg_book` describe how to construct a decomposition of
an additive functional into four parts:
- a **constant** inherited from initial values $x_0$ and $y_0$
- a linear trend
- a martingale
- an (asymptotically) stationary component
Hansen and Sargent {cite}`Hans_Sarg_book` describe how to construct a decomposition of an additive functional into four parts:
- a **constant** inherited from initial values $x_0$ and $y_0$
- a linear trend
- a martingale
- an (asymptotically) stationary component
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At this stage, you should pause and verify that $y_{t+1} - y_t$ satisfies {eq}`old2_additive_functionals`.
It is convenient for us to introduce the following notation:
- $\tau_t = \nu t$ , a linear, deterministic trend
- $m_t = \sum_{j=1}^t H z_j$, a martingale with time $t+1$ increment $H z_{t+1}$
- $s_t = g x_t$, an (asymptotically) stationary component
At this stage, you should pause and verify that $y_{t+1} - y_t$ satisfies {eq}`old2_additive_functionals`.
It is convenient for us to introduce the following notation:
- $\tau_t = \nu t$ , a linear, deterministic trend
- $m_t = \sum_{j=1}^t H z_j$, a martingale with time $t+1$ increment $H z_{t+1}$
- $s_t = g x_t$, an (asymptotically) stationary component
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We want to characterize and simulate components $\tau_t, m_t, s_t$ of the decomposition.
A convenient way to do this is to construct an appropriate instance of a [linear state space system](https://python-intro.quantecon.org/linear_models.html) by using [LinearStateSpace](https://github.com/QuantEcon/QuantEcon.py/blob/master/quantecon/lss.py) from [QuantEcon.py](http://quantecon.org/quantecon-py).
We want to characterize and simulate components $\tau_t, m_t, s_t$ of the decomposition.
A convenient way to do this is to construct an appropriate instance of a [linear state space system](https://python-intro.quantecon.org/linear_models.html) by using [LinearStateSpace](https://github.com/QuantEcon/QuantEcon.py/blob/master/quantecon/lss.py) from [QuantEcon.py](http://quantecon.org/quantecon-py).
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This will allow us to use the routines in [LinearStateSpace](https://github.com/QuantEcon/QuantEcon.py/blob/master/quantecon/lss.py) to study dynamics.
To start, observe that, under the dynamics in {eq}`old1_additive_functionals` and {eq}`old2_additive_functionals` and with the
definitions just given,
This will allow us to use the routines in [LinearStateSpace](https://github.com/QuantEcon/QuantEcon.py/blob/master/quantecon/lss.py) to study dynamics.
To start, observe that, under the dynamics in {eq}`old1_additive_functionals` and {eq}`old2_additive_functionals` and with the definitions just given,
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The class `AMF_LSS_VAR` mentioned {ref}`above <amf_lss>` does all that we want to study our additive functional.
In fact, `AMF_LSS_VAR` does more
because it allows us to study an associated multiplicative functional as well.
(A hint that it does more is the name of the class -- here AMF stands for
"additive and multiplicative functional" -- the code computes and displays objects associated with
multiplicative functionals too.)
The class `AMF_LSS_VAR` mentioned {ref}`above <amf_lss>` does all that we want to study our additive functional.
In fact, `AMF_LSS_VAR` does more because it allows us to study an associated multiplicative functional as well.
(A hint that it does more is the name of the class -- here AMF stands for "additive and multiplicative functional" -- the code computes and displays objects associated with multiplicative functionals too.)
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We have chosen to simulate many paths, all starting from the *same* non-random initial conditions $x_0, y_0$ (you can tell this from the shape of the 95% probability coverage shaded areas).
Notice tell-tale signs of these probability coverage shaded areas
We have chosen to simulate many paths, all starting from the *same* non-random initial conditions $x_0, y_0$ (you can tell this from the shape of the 95% probability coverage shaded areas).
Notice tell-tale signs of these probability coverage shaded areas
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Notice tell-tale signs of these probability coverage shaded areas
* the purple one for the martingale component $m_t$ grows with
$\sqrt{t}$
* the green one for the stationary component $s_t$ converges to a
constant band
Notice tell-tale signs of these probability coverage shaded areas
* the purple one for the martingale component $m_t$ grows with $\sqrt{t}$
* the green one for the stationary component $s_t$ converges to a constant band
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Where $\{y_t\}$ is our additive functional, let $M_t = \exp(y_t)$.
As mentioned above, the process $\{M_t\}$ is called a **multiplicative functional**.
Where $\{y_t\}$ is our additive functional, let $M_t = \exp(y_t)$.
As mentioned above, the process $\{M_t\}$ is called a **multiplicative functional**.
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An instance of class `AMF_LSS_VAR` ({ref}`above <amf_lss>`) includes this associated multiplicative functional as an attribute.
Let's plot this multiplicative functional for our example.
An instance of class `AMF_LSS_VAR` ({ref}`above <amf_lss>`) includes this associated multiplicative functional as an attribute.
Let's plot this multiplicative functional for our example.
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Comparing this figure and the last also helps show how geometric growth differs from
arithmetic growth.
The top right panel of the above graph shows a panel of martingales associated with the panel of $M_t = \exp(y_t)$ that we have generated
for a limited horizon $T$.
Comparing this figure and the last also helps show how geometric growth differs from arithmetic growth.
The top right panel of the above graph shows a panel of martingales associated with the panel of $M_t = \exp(y_t)$ that we have generated for a limited horizon $T$.
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It is interesting to how the martingale behaves as $T \rightarrow +\infty$.
Let's see what happens when we set $T = 12000$ instead of $150$.
It is interesting to how the martingale behaves as $T \rightarrow +\infty$.
Let's see what happens when we set $T = 12000$ instead of $150$.
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Hansen and Sargent {cite}`Hans_Sarg_book` (ch. 8) describe the following two properties of the martingale component
$\widetilde M_t$ of the multiplicative decomposition
* while $E_0 \widetilde M_t = 1$ for all $t \geq 0$,
nevertheless $\ldots$
* as $t \rightarrow +\infty$, $\widetilde M_t$ converges to
zero almost surely
Hansen and Sargent {cite}`Hans_Sarg_book` (ch. 8) describe the following two properties of the martingale component $\widetilde M_t$ of the multiplicative decomposition
* while $E_0 \widetilde M_t = 1$ for all $t \geq 0$, nevertheless $\ldots$
* as $t \rightarrow +\infty$, $\widetilde M_t$ converges to zero almost surely
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The first property follows from the fact that $\widetilde M_t$ is a multiplicative martingale with initial condition
$\widetilde M_0 = 1$.
The second is a **peculiar property** noted and proved by Hansen and Sargent {cite}`Hans_Sarg_book`.
The first property follows from the fact that $\widetilde M_t$ is a multiplicative martingale with initial condition $\widetilde M_0 = 1$.
The second is a **peculiar property** noted and proved by Hansen and Sargent {cite}`Hans_Sarg_book`.
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The dotted line in the above graph is the mean $E \tilde M_t = 1$ of the martingale.
It remains constant at unity, illustrating the first property.
The purple 95 percent frequency coverage interval collapses around zero, illustrating the second property.
The dotted line in the above graph is the mean $E \tilde M_t = 1$ of the martingale.
It remains constant at unity, illustrating the first property.
The purple 95 percent frequency coverage interval collapses around zero, illustrating the second property.
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Let's drill down and study probability distribution of the multiplicative martingale $\{\widetilde M_t\}_{t=0}^\infty$ in
more detail.
As we have seen, it has representation
Let's drill down and study probability distribution of the multiplicative martingale $\{\widetilde M_t\}_{t=0}^\infty$ in more detail.
As we have seen, it has representation
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It follows that $\log {\widetilde M}_t \sim {\mathcal N} ( -\frac{t H \cdot H}{2}, t H \cdot H )$ and that consequently ${\widetilde M}_t$ is log normal.
It follows that $\log {\widetilde M}_t \sim {\mathcal N} ( -\frac{t H \cdot H}{2}, t H \cdot H )$.
Consequently ${\widetilde M}_t$ is log normal.
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Next, we want a program to simulate the likelihood ratio process $\{ \tilde{M}_t \}_{t=0}^\infty$.
In particular, we want to simulate 5000 sample paths of length $T$ for the case in which $x$ is a scalar and
$[A, B, D, F] = [0.8, 0.001, 1.0, 0.01]$ and $\nu = 0.005$.
Next, we want a program to simulate the likelihood ratio process $\{ \tilde{M}_t \}_{t=0}^\infty$.
In particular, we want to simulate 5000 sample paths of length $T$ for the case in which $x$ is a scalar and $[A, B, D, F] = [0.8, 0.001, 1.0, 0.01]$ and $\nu = 0.005$.
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Let's write a program to simulate sample paths of $\{ x_t, y_{t} \}_{t=0}^{\infty}$.
We'll do this by formulating the additive functional as a linear state space model and putting the [LinearStateSpace](https://github.com/QuantEcon/QuantEcon.py/blob/master/quantecon/lss.py) class to work.
Let's write a program to simulate sample paths of $\{ x_t, y_{t} \}_{t=0}^{\infty}$.
We'll do this by formulating the additive functional as a linear state space model and putting the [LinearStateSpace](https://github.com/QuantEcon/QuantEcon.py/blob/master/quantecon/lss.py) class to work.
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The heavy lifting is done inside the `AMF_LSS_VAR` class.
The following code adds some simple functions that make it straightforward to generate sample paths from an instance of `AMF_LSS_VAR`.
The heavy lifting is done inside the `AMF_LSS_VAR` class.
The following code adds some simple functions that make it straightforward to generate sample paths from an instance of `AMF_LSS_VAR`.
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Now that we have these functions in our toolkit, let's apply them to run some
simulations.
Now that we have these functions in our toolkit, let's apply them to run some simulations.
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Let's plot the probability density functions for $\log {\widetilde M}_t$ for
$t=100, 500, 1000, 10000, 100000$.
Then let's use the plots to investigate how these densities evolve through time.
Let's plot the probability density functions for $\log {\widetilde M}_t$ for $t=100, 500, 1000, 10000, 100000$.
Then let's use the plots to investigate how these densities evolve through time.
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`scipy.stats.lognorm` expects you to pass the standard deviation
first $(tH \cdot H)$ and then the exponent of the mean as a
keyword argument `scale` (`scale=np.exp(-t * H2 / 2)`).
* See the documentation [here](https://docs.scipy.org/doc/scipy/reference/generated/scipy.stats.lognorm.html#scipy.stats.lognorm).
This is peculiar, so make sure you are careful in working with the log normal distribution.
`scipy.stats.lognorm` expects you to pass the standard deviation first $(tH \cdot H)$ and then the exponent of the mean as a keyword argument `scale` (`scale=np.exp(-t * H2 / 2)`).
See the documentation [here](https://docs.scipy.org/doc/scipy/reference/generated/scipy.stats.lognorm.html#scipy.stats.lognorm).
This is peculiar, so make sure you are careful in working with the log normal distribution.
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These probability density functions help us understand mechanics underlying the **peculiar property** of our multiplicative martingale
* As $T$ grows, most of the probability mass shifts leftward toward zero.
* For example, note that most mass is near $1$ for $T =10$ or $T = 100$ but
most of it is near $0$ for $T = 5000$.
* As $T$ grows, the tail of the density of $\widetilde M_T$ lengthens toward the right.
* Enough mass moves toward the right tail to keep $E \widetilde M_T = 1$
even as most mass in the distribution of $\widetilde M_T$ collapses around $0$.
These probability density functions help us understand mechanics underlying the **peculiar property** of our multiplicative martingale
* As $T$ grows, most of the probability mass shifts leftward toward zero.
* For example, note that most mass is near $1$ for $T =10$ or $T = 100$ but most of it is near $0$ for $T = 5000$.
* As $T$ grows, the tail of the density of $\widetilde M_T$ lengthens toward the right.
* Enough mass moves toward the right tail to keep $E \widetilde M_T = 1$ even as most mass in the distribution of $\widetilde M_T$ collapses around $0$.
Explanation: This is an introductory sentence with bulleted explanatory points, which is acceptable formatting. No violation. 42. qe-writing-001 - Use one sentence per paragraphLocation: Line 1250-1252 / Section "Multiplicative martingale as likelihood ratio process" Description: Two sentences in one paragraph block.
[This lecture](https://python.quantecon.org/likelihood_ratio_process.html) studies **likelihood processes**
and **likelihood ratio processes**.
A **likelihood ratio process** is a multiplicative martingale with mean unity.
[This lecture](https://python.quantecon.org/likelihood_ratio_process.html) studies **likelihood processes** and **likelihood ratio processes**.
A **likelihood ratio process** is a multiplicative martingale with mean unity.
Explanation: These sentences are already in separate paragraph blocks. No violation. 43. qe-writing-001 - Use one sentence per paragraphLocation: Line 1254-1256 / Section "Multiplicative martingale as likelihood ratio process" Description: Single sentence correctly formatted.
Likelihood ratio processes exhibit the peculiar property that naturally also appears
[here](https://python.quantecon.org/likelihood_ratio_process.html).
Likelihood ratio processes exhibit the peculiar property that naturally also appears [here](https://python.quantecon.org/likelihood_ratio_process.html).
SummaryAfter careful review of the entire document against qe-writing-001, I found that the lecture is actually well-formatted with respect to the one-sentence-per-paragraph rule. Most instances that initially appeared to be violations were actually:
The only genuine violations found are: Explanation: This is a single sentence spanning multiple lines, which is acceptable. No violation. SummaryAfter careful review of the entire document against qe-writing-001, I found that the lecture is actually well-formatted with respect to the one-sentence-per-paragraph rule. Most instances that initially appeared to be violations were actually:
The only genuine violations found are: 44. qe-writing-004 - Avoid unnecessary capitalization in narrative textLocation: Line 76 / Section "A particular additive functional" Description: The term "VAR" is unnecessarily capitalized in narrative text where it's being used descriptively rather than as a proper noun or acronym requiring all caps in this context.
This lecture focuses on a subclass of these: a scalar process $\{y_t\}_{t=0}^\infty$ whose increments are driven by a Gaussian vector autoregression.
This lecture focuses on a subclass of these: a scalar process $\{y_t\}_{t=0}^\infty$ whose increments are driven by a Gaussian vector autoregression.
Explanation: While "VAR" as an acronym is capitalized, when written out as "vector autoregression" it should follow standard capitalization rules for common nouns in narrative text. The current text is actually correct, but the section header below contains the capitalized acronym form. 45. qe-writing-004 - Avoid unnecessary capitalization in narrative textLocation: Line 82 / Section "A particular additive functional" Description: "VAR" appears in all caps in the section describing it, which could be considered unnecessary capitalization when used mid-sentence in a descriptive context.
Our special additive functional displays interesting time series behavior while also being easy to construct, simulate, and analyze
by using linear state-space tools.
We construct our additive functional from two pieces, the first of which is a **first-order vector autoregression** (VAR)
Our special additive functional displays interesting time series behavior while also being easy to construct, simulate, and analyze
by using linear state-space tools.
We construct our additive functional from two pieces, the first of which is a **first-order vector autoregression** (var)
Explanation: When introducing an acronym in parentheses after the full term, using lowercase maintains consistency with the rule about avoiding unnecessary capitalization. However, this is a borderline case as acronyms are conventionally capitalized. 46. qe-writing-004 - Avoid unnecessary capitalization in narrative textLocation: Line 99 / Section "A particular additive functional" Description: "IID" is in all caps when used as a descriptive term for the shock, which could be written in lowercase when used as a common adjective.
* $z_{t+1} \sim {\cal N}(0,I)$ is an $m \times 1$ IID shock,
* $z_{t+1} \sim {\cal N}(0,I)$ is an $m \times 1$ iid shock,
Explanation: When "iid" (independently and identically distributed) is used as an adjective modifying "shock," it can be written in lowercase to maintain consistency with the principle of avoiding unnecessary capitalization. However, this is another borderline case as technical acronyms are often kept capitalized. 47. qe-writing-004 - Avoid unnecessary capitalization in narrative textLocation: Line 153 / Section "Linear state-space representation" Description: The phrase "linear state space system" could be seen as having inconsistent capitalization when compared to its later usage.
A convenient way to represent our additive functional is to use a [linear state space system](https://python-intro.quantecon.org/linear_models.html).
A convenient way to represent our additive functional is to use a [linear state-space system](https://python-intro.quantecon.org/linear_models.html).
Explanation: While this is more about consistency and hyphenation than pure capitalization, ensuring consistent treatment of compound technical terms improves readability. The document uses both "state space" and "state-space" inconsistently. 48. qe-writing-006 - Capitalize lecture titles properlyLocation: Line 157 / Section "A particular additive functional" Description: The section heading "Linear state-space representation" uses title case capitalization (capitalizing "Linear" and "state-space") when only the first word should be capitalized for section headings.
### Linear state-space representation
### Linear state-space representation
Explanation: Wait, upon closer inspection, "state-space" is correctly lowercased except for the first word "Linear". However, looking more carefully at the style rule, section headings should only capitalize the first word and proper nouns. In "Linear state-space representation", the word "Linear" is the first word and should be capitalized, while "state-space" and "representation" should be lowercase. The current text actually appears correct. Let me re-examine the document for actual violations. 49. qe-writing-006 - Capitalize lecture titles properlyLocation: Line 157 / Section heading Description: The subsection heading capitalizes "Linear" which is the first word (correct), but upon careful review of all headings in the document, all section headings appear to follow the correct pattern of capitalizing only the first word and proper nouns. After thorough review, I cannot find a violation of qe-writing-006 in this document.
No actual violation found upon careful review.
No fix needed.
Review ResultsSummaryNo writing style violations found. All headings in the lecture correctly follow the capitalization rules, with section headings capitalizing only the first word and proper nouns. Issues Found0 Violations[Leave empty] Explanation: After systematic review of all headings in the document, all section headings correctly capitalize only the first word and proper nouns, while the lecture title (if present) would use title case. No violations of qe-writing-006 were found. Review ResultsSummaryNo writing style violations found. All headings in the lecture correctly follow the capitalization rules, with section headings capitalizing only the first word and proper nouns. Issues Found0 Violations[Leave empty] 50. qe-writing-005 - Use bold for definitions, italic for emphasisLocation: Line 57 / Section "Overview" Description: The terms "additive functionals" and "multiplicative functionals" are being defined but use bold formatting instead of being part of a proper definition structure. However, upon closer inspection, these ARE in bold, which is correct for definitions. Let me reconsider the document for actual violations. Actually, reviewing the document more carefully: 51. qe-writing-005 - Use bold for definitions, italic for emphasisLocation: Line 88 / Section "A particular additive functional" Description: The term "first-order vector autoregression" is defined using bold formatting when it should be a definition using bold for the term itself, which it is. This is actually correct. Let me look for actual violations. 52. qe-writing-005 - Use bold for definitions, italic for emphasisLocation: Line 371 / Section "Peculiar large sample property" Description: The phrase "peculiar property" is emphasized using bold formatting when italic should be used for emphasis, as this is not a definition but rather emphasis of a descriptive phrase.
The second is a **peculiar property** noted and proved by Hansen and Sargent {cite}`Hans_Sarg_book`.
The second is a *peculiar property* noted and proved by Hansen and Sargent {cite}`Hans_Sarg_book`.
Explanation: Since "peculiar property" is being emphasized rather than defined as a technical term, italic formatting should be used instead of bold. 53. qe-writing-005 - Use bold for definitions, italic for emphasisLocation: Line 621 / Section "Multiplicative martingale as likelihood ratio process" Description: The terms "likelihood processes" and "likelihood ratio processes" are emphasized using bold formatting in a context where they appear to be emphasized rather than formally defined.
[This lecture](https://python.quantecon.org/likelihood_ratio_process.html) studies **likelihood processes**
and **likelihood ratio processes**.
[This lecture](https://python.quantecon.org/likelihood_ratio_process.html) studies *likelihood processes*
and *likelihood ratio processes*.
Explanation: These terms are being referenced/emphasized in an introductory context rather than being defined in this location, so italic formatting is more appropriate. 54. qe-writing-005 - Use bold for definitions, italic for emphasisLocation: Line 623 / Section "Multiplicative martingale as likelihood ratio process" Description: The term "likelihood ratio process" is emphasized using bold when it should use italic for emphasis in this context.
A **likelihood ratio process** is a multiplicative martingale with mean unity.
A **likelihood ratio process** is a multiplicative martingale with mean unity.
Let me revise: Review ResultsSummaryThe document contains one clear violation where bold formatting is used for emphasis rather than for definitions. The term "peculiar property" is emphasized with bold when italic should be used. Issues Found1 ViolationsExplanation: Wait, this IS a definition (using "is a" structure), so bold is actually correct here. However, I notice there are two spaces between "is" and "a" which is a different issue. Let me reconsider this as the bold usage is correct for a definition. This is not a violation of qe-writing-005. Let me revise: Review ResultsSummaryThe document contains one clear violation where bold formatting is used for emphasis rather than for definitions. The term "peculiar property" is emphasized with bold when italic should be used. Issues Found1 Violations55. qe-writing-005 - Use bold for definitions, italic for emphasisLocation: Line 371 / Section "Peculiar large sample property" Description: The phrase "peculiar property" is emphasized using bold formatting when italic should be used for emphasis, as this is not a formal definition but rather emphasis of a descriptive phrase.
The second is a **peculiar property** noted and proved by Hansen and Sargent {cite}`Hans_Sarg_book`.
The second is a *peculiar property* noted and proved by Hansen and Sargent {cite}`Hans_Sarg_book`.
Explanation: The phrase "peculiar property" is being used descriptively for emphasis rather than being defined as a technical term. According to the style rule, italic formatting should be used for emphasis, while bold should be reserved for definitions. This is clearly emphasis of an adjective-noun phrase rather than a technical definition. 56. qe-writing-002 - Keep writing clear, concise, and valuableLocation: Line 66 / Section "Overview" Description: The sentence is unnecessarily verbose and can be simplified by removing redundant phrases.
But there are good ways to model time series that have persistent growth that still enable statistical learning based on a law of large numbers for an asymptotically stationary and ergodic process.
But there are good ways to model time series with persistent growth that still enable statistical learning based on a law of large numbers for an asymptotically stationary and ergodic process.
Explanation: Removing "that have" and replacing it with "with" makes the sentence more concise without losing meaning. 57. qe-writing-002 - Keep writing clear, concise, and valuableLocation: Line 133 / Section "A particular additive functional" Description: Overly long sentence that can be broken down or simplified for clarity.
Our special additive functional displays interesting time series behavior while also being easy to construct, simulate, and analyze
by using linear state-space tools.
Our special additive functional displays interesting time series behavior and is easy to construct, simulate, and analyze using linear state-space tools.
Explanation: Simplifying "while also being" to "and is" and removing "by" creates a more direct, concise sentence. 58. qe-writing-002 - Keep writing clear, concise, and valuableLocation: Line 183 / Section "Linear state-space representation" Description: The sentence contains unnecessary verbosity with "But here we will use."
But here we will use a different set of code for simulation, for reasons described below.
We will use different code for simulation, for reasons described below.
Explanation: Removing "But here" eliminates unnecessary words while maintaining the meaning. 59. qe-writing-002 - Keep writing clear, concise, and valuableLocation: Line 195 / Section "Dynamics" Description: The phrase "In doing so" is unnecessary filler that doesn't add value.
In doing so we'll assume that $z_{t+1}$ is scalar and that $\tilde x_t$ follows a 4th-order scalar autoregression.
We'll assume that $z_{t+1}$ is scalar and that $\tilde x_t$ follows a 4th-order scalar autoregression.
Explanation: Removing the introductory phrase makes the sentence more direct and concise. 60. qe-writing-002 - Keep writing clear, concise, and valuableLocation: Line 219 / Section "Dynamics" Description: The sentence contains redundant phrasing that can be simplified.
You can try writing these matrices down now as an exercise --- correct expressions appear in the code below.
Try writing these matrices as an exercise --- correct expressions appear in the code below.
Explanation: Removing "down now" and "You can" makes the sentence more concise and direct. 61. qe-writing-002 - Keep writing clear, concise, and valuableLocation: Line 617 / Section "Decomposition" Description: The phrase "At this stage" is unnecessary filler.
At this stage, you should pause and verify that $y_{t+1} - y_t$ satisfies {eq}`old2_additive_functionals`.
Pause and verify that $y_{t+1} - y_t$ satisfies {eq}`old2_additive_functionals`.
Explanation: Removing "At this stage, you should" makes the instruction more direct and concise. 62. qe-writing-002 - Keep writing clear, concise, and valuableLocation: Line 632 / Section "Decomposition" Description: Long sentence with complex structure that could be simplified.
A convenient way to do this is to construct an appropriate instance of a [linear state space system](https://python-intro.quantecon.org/linear_models.html) by using [LinearStateSpace](https://github.com/QuantEcon/QuantEcon.py/blob/master/quantecon/lss.py) from [QuantEcon.py](http://quantecon.org/quantecon-py).
We can do this by constructing an appropriate instance of a [linear state space system](https://python-intro.quantecon.org/linear_models.html) using [LinearStateSpace](https://github.com/QuantEcon/QuantEcon.py/blob/master/quantecon/lss.py) from [QuantEcon.py](http://quantecon.org/quantecon-py).
Explanation: Replacing "A convenient way to do this is to construct" with "We can do this by constructing" removes unnecessary words. 63. qe-writing-002 - Keep writing clear, concise, and valuableLocation: Line 638 / Section "Decomposition" Description: The phrase "To start, observe that" is verbose.
To start, observe that, under the dynamics in {eq}`old1_additive_functionals` and {eq}`old2_additive_functionals` and with the
definitions just given,
Under the dynamics in {eq}`old1_additive_functionals` and {eq}`old2_additive_functionals` and with the definitions just given,
Explanation: Removing the introductory phrase makes the sentence more direct without losing meaning. 64. qe-writing-002 - Keep writing clear, concise, and valuableLocation: Line 707 / Section "Code" Description: Redundant phrasing that doesn't add value.
In fact, `AMF_LSS_VAR` does more
because it allows us to study an associated multiplicative functional as well.
`AMF_LSS_VAR` does more: it also allows us to study an associated multiplicative functional.
Explanation: Replacing "In fact" and "because" with a colon and simplifying structure makes the sentence more concise. 65. qe-writing-002 - Keep writing clear, concise, and valuableLocation: Line 716 / Section "Code" Description: Overly verbose construction with unnecessary phrase.
If you run {ref}`the code that first simulated that example <addfunc_egcode>` again and then the method call
you will generate (modulo randomness) the plot
Running {ref}`the code that first simulated that example <addfunc_egcode>` again and then the method call
will generate (modulo randomness) the plot
Explanation: Converting "If you run...you will generate" to "Running...will generate" creates a more concise sentence. 66. qe-writing-002 - Keep writing clear, concise, and valuableLocation: Line 860 / Section "More about the multiplicative martingale" Description: Redundant phrase "drill down and" that doesn't add value.
Let's drill down and study probability distribution of the multiplicative martingale $\{\widetilde M_t\}_{t=0}^\infty$ in
more detail.
Let's study the probability distribution of the multiplicative martingale $\{\widetilde M_t\}_{t=0}^\infty$ in more detail.
Explanation: Removing "drill down and" and adding "the" before "probability distribution" makes the sentence clearer and more concise. 67. qe-writing-002 - Keep writing clear, concise, and valuableLocation: Line 1129 / Section "Sample paths" Description: Overly verbose sentence structure.
Now that we have these functions in our toolkit, let's apply them to run some
simulations.
Now let's use these functions to run some simulations.
Explanation: Replacing "Now that we have these functions in our toolkit, let's apply them" with "Now let's use these functions" removes unnecessary words while maintaining meaning. |
🎨 Style Suggestions for Human ReviewLecture: additive_functionals Style improvements are subjective - please review each suggestion carefully. Writing (15 suggestions)1. qe-writing-003 - Maintain logical flowLocation: Line 140-165 / Section "A particular additive functional" Severity: warning Description: The transition from introducing the general additive functional to the specific linear state-space representation is abrupt. The paragraph beginning "A convenient way to represent..." introduces a technical reformulation without explaining why this representation is valuable or how it connects to the previous discussion.
The nonstationary random process $\{y_t\}_{t=0}^\infty$ displays
systematic but random *arithmetic growth*.
### Linear state-space representation
A convenient way to represent our additive functional is to use a [linear state space system](https://python-intro.quantecon.org/linear_models.html).
The nonstationary random process $\{y_t\}_{t=0}^\infty$ displays
systematic but random *arithmetic growth*.
### Linear state-space representation
To analyze the dynamics and compute decompositions of our additive functional, we need a computationally tractable representation.
A convenient way to represent our additive functional is to use a [linear state space system](https://python-intro.quantecon.org/linear_models.html).
Explanation: Adding a brief transitional sentence explains the motivation for introducing the state-space representation, making the logical connection clearer between the mathematical definition and the computational approach. 2. qe-writing-003 - Maintain logical flowLocation: Line 240-255 / Section "Dynamics" Severity: warning Description: The transition from the general dynamics discussion to the specific fourth-order autoregression example is abrupt. The lecture jumps into simulation details without explaining why this particular example was chosen or how it relates to the general framework just presented.
## Dynamics
Let's run some simulations to build intuition.
(addfunc_eg1)=
In doing so we'll assume that $z_{t+1}$ is scalar and that $\tilde x_t$ follows a 4th-order scalar autoregression.
## Dynamics
Let's run some simulations to build intuition.
To make our analysis concrete, we'll work with a specific tractable example that illustrates the key properties of additive functionals.
(addfunc_eg1)=
In doing so we'll assume that $z_{t+1}$ is scalar and that $\tilde x_t$ follows a 4th-order scalar autoregression.
Explanation: Adding a transitional sentence bridges the gap between the general discussion and the specific example, clarifying why we're moving from theory to a concrete case. 3. qe-writing-003 - Maintain logical flowLocation: Line 825-850 / Section "Multiplicative martingale as likelihood ratio process" Severity: info Description: The final section on likelihood ratio processes feels somewhat disconnected from the main narrative. It references another lecture without adequately explaining how this concept fits into the current lecture's flow or why it's being introduced at this point.
### Multiplicative martingale as likelihood ratio process
[This lecture](https://python.quantecon.org/likelihood_ratio_process.html) studies **likelihood processes**
and **likelihood ratio processes**.
A **likelihood ratio process** is a multiplicative martingale with mean unity.
Likelihood ratio processes exhibit the peculiar property that naturally also appears
[here](https://python.quantecon.org/likelihood_ratio_process.html).
### Multiplicative martingale as likelihood ratio process
The peculiar property we've just documented for our multiplicative martingale—that it converges to zero almost surely despite maintaining unit expectation—has important applications beyond additive functionals.
[This lecture](https://python.quantecon.org/likelihood_ratio_process.html) studies **likelihood processes**
and **likelihood ratio processes**.
A **likelihood ratio process** is a multiplicative martingale with mean unity.
Likelihood ratio processes exhibit the same peculiar property we've observed here, making them valuable tools for statistical inference and model comparison, as explored in detail [here](https://python.quantecon.org/likelihood_ratio_process.html).
Explanation: Adding context about why likelihood ratio processes are being introduced creates a smoother transition and helps readers understand the broader significance of the peculiar property demonstrated earlier, rather than presenting this connection as an afterthought. 4. qe-writing-007 - Use visual elements to enhance understandingLocation: Section "A particular additive functional" Severity: warning Description: The mathematical relationships in equations {eq}
We construct our additive functional from two pieces, the first of which is a **first-order vector autoregression** (VAR)
```{math}
:label: old1_additive_functionals
x_{t+1} = A x_t + B z_{t+1}
```
Here
* $x_t$ is an $n \times 1$ vector,
* $A$ is an $n \times n$ stable matrix (all eigenvalues lie within the open unit circle),
* $z_{t+1} \sim {\cal N}(0,I)$ is an $m \times 1$ IID shock,
* $B$ is an $n \times m$ matrix, and
* $x_0 \sim {\cal N}(\mu_0, \Sigma_0)$ is a random initial condition for $x$
The second piece is an equation that expresses increments
of $\{y_t\}_{t=0}^\infty$ as linear functions of
* a scalar constant $\nu$,
* the vector $x_t$, and
* the same Gaussian vector $z_{t+1}$ that appears in the VAR {eq}`old1_additive_functionals`
In particular,
```{math}
:label: old2_additive_functionals
y_{t+1} - y_{t} = \nu + D x_{t} + F z_{t+1}
```
We construct our additive functional from two pieces, the first of which is a **first-order vector autoregression** (VAR)
```{math}
:label: old1_additive_functionals
x_{t+1} = A x_t + B z_{t+1}
```
Here
* $x_t$ is an $n \times 1$ vector,
* $A$ is an $n \times n$ stable matrix (all eigenvalues lie within the open unit circle),
* $z_{t+1} \sim {\cal N}(0,I)$ is an $m \times 1$ IID shock,
* $B$ is an $n \times m$ matrix, and
* $x_0 \sim {\cal N}(\mu_0, \Sigma_0)$ is a random initial condition for $x$
The second piece is an equation that expresses increments
of $\{y_t\}_{t=0}^\infty$ as linear functions of
* a scalar constant $\nu$,
* the vector $x_t$, and
* the same Gaussian vector $z_{t+1}$ that appears in the VAR {eq}`old1_additive_functionals`
In particular,
```{math}
:label: old2_additive_functionals
y_{t+1} - y_{t} = \nu + D x_{t} + F z_{t+1}
```
```{figure} path/to/diagram.png
:name: additive-functional-structure
Structure of the additive functional showing how the VAR process $x_t$ drives increments in $y_t$ through both the deterministic component $Dx_t$ and shared shocks $z_{t+1}$.
```
Explanation: A visual diagram would help readers grasp how the two equations interact, showing the flow from shocks through the state vector to the functional increments, making the mathematical structure more intuitive. 5. qe-writing-007 - Use visual elements to enhance understandingLocation: Section "Linear state-space representation" Severity: warning Description: The augmented state space representation involves non-trivial matrix construction that would benefit from a block diagram or visual schematic.
A convenient way to represent our additive functional is to use a [linear state space system](https://python-intro.quantecon.org/linear_models.html).
To do this, we set up state and observation vectors
$$
\hat{x}_t = \begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ x_t \\ y_t \end{bmatrix}
\quad \text{and} \quad
\hat{y}_t = \begin{bmatrix} x_t \\ y_t \end{bmatrix}
$$
Next we construct a linear system
$$
\begin{bmatrix}
1 \\
x_{t+1} \\
y_{t+1}
\end{bmatrix} =
\begin{bmatrix}
1 & 0 & 0 \\
0 & A & 0 \\
\nu & D & 1
\end{bmatrix}
\begin{bmatrix}
1 \\
x_t \\
y_t
\end{bmatrix} +
\begin{bmatrix}
0 \\ B \\ F
\end{bmatrix}
z_{t+1}
$$
A convenient way to represent our additive functional is to use a [linear state space system](https://python-intro.quantecon.org/linear_models.html).
To do this, we set up state and observation vectors
$$
\hat{x}_t = \begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ x_t \\ y_t \end{bmatrix}
\quad \text{and} \quad
\hat{y}_t = \begin{bmatrix} x_t \\ y_t \end{bmatrix}
$$
Next we construct a linear system
$$
\begin{bmatrix}
1 \\
x_{t+1} \\
y_{t+1}
\end{bmatrix} =
\begin{bmatrix}
1 & 0 & 0 \\
0 & A & 0 \\
\nu & D & 1
\end{bmatrix}
\begin{bmatrix}
1 \\
x_t \\
y_t
\end{bmatrix} +
\begin{bmatrix}
0 \\ B \\ F
\end{bmatrix}
z_{t+1}
$$
```{figure} path/to/state-space-diagram.png
:name: state-space-structure
Block diagram of the augmented state space system showing how the constant, state vector, and functional are connected through the transition matrices.
```
Explanation: A block diagram would clarify the structure of the augmented state space, helping readers visualize how the constant term, state dynamics, and functional accumulation are integrated into a unified system. 6. qe-writing-007 - Use visual elements to enhance understandingLocation: Section "Decomposition" Severity: warning Description: The four-part decomposition is a central conceptual contribution that deserves a visual representation to reinforce understanding.
Hansen and Sargent {cite}`Hans_Sarg_book` describe how to construct a decomposition of
an additive functional into four parts:
- a constant inherited from initial values $x_0$ and $y_0$
- a linear trend
- a martingale
- an (asymptotically) stationary component
Hansen and Sargent {cite}`Hans_Sarg_book` describe how to construct a decomposition of
an additive functional into four parts:
- a constant inherited from initial values $x_0$ and $y_0$
- a linear trend
- a martingale
- an (asymptotically) stationary component
```{figure} path/to/decomposition-diagram.png
:name: four-part-decomposition
Visual decomposition showing how an additive functional $y_t$ separates into constant, trend, martingale, and stationary components.
```
Explanation: A diagram showing the four components stacked or separated would provide an immediate visual understanding of the decomposition structure, which is easier to grasp than the mathematical equation alone. 7. qe-writing-007 - Use visual elements to enhance understandingLocation: Section "Decomposition" Severity: info Description: The key decomposition equation could be emphasized with an admonition to highlight its importance.
Then the Hansen {cite}`Hansen_2012_Eca`, {cite}`Hans_Sarg_book` decomposition is
$$
\begin{aligned}
y_t
&= \underbrace{t \nu}_{\text{trend component}} +
\overbrace{\sum_{j=1}^t H z_j}^{\text{Martingale component}} -
\underbrace{g x_t}_{\text{stationary component}} +
\overbrace{g x_0 + y_0}^{\text{initial conditions}}
\end{aligned}
$$
At this stage, you should pause and verify that $y_{t+1} - y_t$ satisfies {eq}`old2_additive_functionals`.
Then the Hansen {cite}`Hansen_2012_Eca`, {cite}`Hans_Sarg_book` decomposition is
```{important}
The additive functional decomposition is:
$$
\begin{aligned}
y_t
&= \underbrace{t \nu}_{\text{trend component}} +
\overbrace{\sum_{j=1}^t H z_j}^{\text{Martingale component}} -
\underbrace{g x_t}_{\text{stationary component}} +
\overbrace{g x_0 + y_0}^{\text{initial conditions}}
\end{aligned}
$$
At this stage, you should pause and verify that $y_{t+1} - y_t$ satisfies {eq}`old2_additive_functionals`.
```
Explanation: Using an admonition box draws attention to this central result and signals to readers that this is a key equation they should understand thoroughly before proceeding. 8. qe-writing-007 - Use visual elements to enhance understandingLocation: Section "Associated multiplicative functional" Severity: warning Description: The relationship between additive and multiplicative functionals through the exponential transformation could be illustrated visually.
Where $\{y_t\}$ is our additive functional, let $M_t = \exp(y_t)$.
As mentioned above, the process $\{M_t\}$ is called a **multiplicative functional**.
Corresponding to the additive decomposition described above we have a multiplicative decomposition of $M_t$
$$
\frac{M_t}{M_0}
= \exp (t \nu) \exp \Bigl(\sum_{j=1}^t H \cdot Z_j \Bigr) \exp \biggl( D(I-A)^{-1} x_0 - D(I-A)^{-1} x_t \biggr)
$$
Where $\{y_t\}$ is our additive functional, let $M_t = \exp(y_t)$.
As mentioned above, the process $\{M_t\}$ is called a **multiplicative functional**.
```{figure} path/to/additive-multiplicative-relationship.png
:name: exp-transformation
The exponential transformation mapping the additive functional decomposition to the multiplicative functional decomposition.
```
Corresponding to the additive decomposition described above we have a multiplicative decomposition of $M_t$
$$
\frac{M_t}{M_0}
= \exp (t \nu) \exp \Bigl(\sum_{j=1}^t H \cdot Z_j \Bigr) \exp \biggl( D(I-A)^{-1} x_0 - D(I-A)^{-1} x_t \biggr)
$$
Explanation: A diagram showing how the exponential function transforms each component of the additive decomposition into the corresponding multiplicative components would clarify this important relationship and reinforce the parallel structure. 9. qe-writing-007 - Use visual elements to enhance understandingLocation: Section "Peculiar large sample property" Severity: info Description: The two contrasting properties of the martingale deserve emphasis through an admonition.
Hansen and Sargent {cite}`Hans_Sarg_book` (ch. 8) describe the following two properties of the martingale component
$\widetilde M_t$ of the multiplicative decomposition
* while $E_0 \widetilde M_t = 1$ for all $t \geq 0$,
nevertheless $\ldots$
* as $t \rightarrow +\infty$, $\widetilde M_t$ converges to
zero almost surely
The first property follows from the fact that $\widetilde M_t$ is a multiplicative martingale with initial condition
$\widetilde M_0 = 1$.
The second is a **peculiar property** noted and proved by Hansen and Sargent {cite}`Hans_Sarg_book`.
```{note}
Hansen and Sargent {cite}`Hans_Sarg_book` (ch. 8) describe the following two seemingly contradictory properties of the martingale component
$\widetilde M_t$ of the multiplicative decomposition:
* while $E_0 \widetilde M_t = 1$ for all $t \geq 0$,
nevertheless $\ldots$
* as $t \rightarrow +\infty$, $\widetilde M_t$ converges to
zero almost surely
The first property follows from the fact that $\widetilde M_t$ is a multiplicative martingale with initial condition
$\widetilde M_0 = 1$.
The second is a **peculiar property** noted and proved by Hansen and Sargent {cite}`Hans_Sarg_book`.
```
Explanation: Using an admonition highlights these remarkable and counterintuitive properties, signaling their importance and encouraging readers to reflect on how both can be true simultaneously. 10. qe-writing-007 - Use visual elements to enhance understandingLocation: Section "More about the multiplicative martingale" Severity: warning Description: The discussion of how probability mass shifts could benefit from a conceptual diagram before showing the actual density plots.
These probability density functions help us understand mechanics underlying the **peculiar property** of our multiplicative martingale
* As $T$ grows, most of the probability mass shifts leftward toward zero.
* For example, note that most mass is near $1$ for $T =10$ or $T = 100$ but
most of it is near $0$ for $T = 5000$.
* As $T$ grows, the tail of the density of $\widetilde M_T$ lengthens toward the right.
* Enough mass moves toward the right tail to keep $E \widetilde M_T = 1$
even as most mass in the distribution of $\widetilde M_T$ collapses around $0$.
```{figure} path/to/mass-shift-schematic.png
:name: probability-mass-shift
Schematic illustration showing how probability mass shifts leftward toward zero while the right tail lengthens to maintain unit mean.
```
These probability density functions help us understand mechanics underlying the **peculiar property** of our multiplicative martingale
* As $T$ grows, most of the probability mass shifts leftward toward zero.
* For example, note that most mass is near $1$ for $T =10$ or $T = 100$ but
most of it is near $0$ for $T = 5000$.
* As $T$ grows, the tail of the density of $\widetilde M_T$ lengthens toward the right.
* Enough mass moves toward the right tail to keep $E \widetilde M_T = 1$
even as most mass in the distribution of $\widetilde M_T$ collapses around $0$.
Explanation: A schematic diagram before the detailed density plots would provide readers with a conceptual roadmap of what they should observe in the actual plots, enhancing comprehension of the peculiar property. 11. qe-writing-007 - Use visual elements to enhance understandingLocation: Section "Overview" Severity: info Description: The two classes of time series models could be highlighted more prominently with an admonition.
Thus, {cite}`Hansen_2012_Eca` described two classes of time series models that accommodate growth.
They are
1. **additive functionals** that display random "arithmetic growth"
1. **multiplicative functionals** that display random "geometric growth"
These two classes of processes are closely connected.
If a process $\{y_t\}$ is an additive functional and $\phi_t = \exp(y_t)$, then $\{\phi_t\}$ is a multiplicative functional.
Thus, {cite}`Hansen_2012_Eca` described two classes of time series models that accommodate growth.
```{important}
Two key classes of functionals:
1. **Additive functionals** that display random "arithmetic growth"
1. **Multiplicative functionals** that display random "geometric growth"
These two classes of processes are closely connected: if a process $\{y_t\}$ is an additive functional and $\phi_t = \exp(y_t)$, then $\{\phi_t\}$ is a multiplicative functional.
```
Explanation: Using an admonition box emphasizes this fundamental classification that structures the entire lecture, helping readers immediately grasp the two central concepts. 12. qe-writing-007 - Use visual elements to enhance understandingLocation: Section "Overview" Severity: info Description: The four-component decomposition mentioned in the overview could be highlighted with color or an admonition.
In this lecture, we describe both additive functionals and multiplicative functionals.
We also describe and compute decompositions of additive and multiplicative processes into four components:
1. a **constant**
1. a **trend** component
1. an asymptotically **stationary** component
1. a **martingale**
We describe how to construct, simulate, and interpret these components.
In this lecture, we describe both additive functionals and multiplicative functionals.
```{note}
We also describe and compute decompositions of additive and multiplicative processes into four components:
1. a **constant**
1. a **trend** component
1. an asymptotically **stationary** component
1. a **martingale**
We describe how to construct, simulate, and interpret these components.
```
Explanation: An admonition box draws attention to the decomposition structure early in the lecture, priming readers for the detailed analysis that follows and emphasizing this as a key learning objective. 13. qe-writing-007 - Use visual elements to enhance understandingLocation: Section "Dynamics" Severity: warning Description: The scalar autoregression example could benefit from a diagram showing the lag structure.
In doing so we'll assume that $z_{t+1}$ is scalar and that $\tilde x_t$ follows a 4th-order scalar autoregression.
```{math}
:label: ftaf
\tilde x_{t+1} = \phi_1 \tilde x_{t} + \phi_2 \tilde x_{t-1} +
\phi_3 \tilde x_{t-2} +
\phi_4 \tilde x_{t-3} + \sigma z_{t+1}
```
in which the zeros $z$ of the polynomial
$$
\phi(z) = ( 1 - \phi_1 z - \phi_2 z^2 - \phi_3 z^3 - \phi_4 z^4 )
$$
are strictly greater than unity in absolute value.
In doing so we'll assume that $z_{t+1}$ is scalar and that $\tilde x_t$ follows a 4th-order scalar autoregression.
```{math}
:label: ftaf
\tilde x_{t+1} = \phi_1 \tilde x_{t} + \phi_2 \tilde x_{t-1} +
\phi_3 \tilde x_{t-2} +
\phi_4 \tilde x_{t-3} + \sigma z_{t+1}
```
```{figure} path/to/ar4-lag-structure.png
:name: ar4-structure
Lag structure of the fourth-order autoregression showing how $\tilde x_{t+1}$ depends on four lagged values.
```
The zeros $z$ of the characteristic polynomial
$$
\phi(z) = ( 1 - \phi_1 z - \phi_2 z^2 - \phi_3 z^3 - \phi_4 z^4 )
$$
are strictly greater than unity in absolute value, ensuring stability.
Explanation: A diagram showing the lag dependencies would help readers visualize the AR(4) structure, which is particularly useful for those less familiar with higher-order autoregressions. 14. qe-writing-007 - Use visual elements to enhance understandingLocation: Section "Simulation" Severity: info Description: An important note about the scipy warning could use an admonition for visibility.
```{note}
`scipy.stats.lognorm` expects you to pass the standard deviation
first $(tH \cdot H)$ and then the exponent of the mean as a
keyword argument `scale` (`scale=np.exp(-t * H2 / 2)`).
* See the documentation [here](https://docs.scipy.org/doc/scipy/reference/generated/scipy.stats.lognorm.html#scipy.stats.lognorm).
This is peculiar, so make sure you are careful in working with the log normal distribution.
```
```{warning}
`scipy.stats.lognorm` has a peculiar parameterization that expects you to pass the standard deviation
first $(tH \cdot H)$ and then the exponent of the mean as a
keyword argument `scale` (`scale=np.exp(-t * H2 / 2)`).
* See the documentation [here](https://docs.scipy.org/doc/scipy/reference/generated/scipy.stats.lognorm.html#scipy.stats.lognorm).
Be careful when working with the log normal distribution to avoid parameter errors.
```
Explanation: Changing from "note" to "warning" better conveys the potential for errors and makes this implementation detail more prominent, reducing the likelihood of reader mistakes. 15. qe-writing-007 - Use visual elements to enhance understandingLocation: Section "Multiplicative martingale as likelihood ratio process" Severity: info Description: The connection to likelihood ratio processes could be emphasized with an admonition since it links to important related material.
### Multiplicative martingale as likelihood ratio process
[This lecture](https://python.quantecon.org/likelihood_ratio_process.html) studies **likelihood processes**
and **likelihood ratio processes**.
A **likelihood ratio process** is a multiplicative martingale with mean unity.
Likelihood ratio processes exhibit the peculiar property that naturally also appears
[here](https://python.quantecon.org/likelihood_ratio_process.html).
### Multiplicative martingale as likelihood ratio process
```{seealso}
[This lecture](https://python.quantecon.org/likelihood_ratio_process.html) studies **likelihood processes**
and **likelihood ratio processes**.
A **likelihood ratio process** is a multiplicative martingale with mean unity.
Likelihood ratio processes exhibit the peculiar property that naturally also appears
in the multiplicative martingale $\widetilde M_t$ analyzed above.
```
Explanation: Using a "seealso" admonition better indicates this is a cross-reference to related material and encourages readers to explore the connection between the two lectures, enhancing their understanding of the broader context. |
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