Hi Gianni,
I changed prior_bounds.m so that if, in estimation, you set option
prior_trunc=0, the boundaries are set to what is natural given the prior
shape.
I prefer that you set prior_trunc=0, than changing the default in Dynare.
All the best,
Michel
giovanni.lombardo(a)ecb.int wrote:
>
> Hi Michel,
>
> some time ago you mentioned that the automatic correction of the
> parameters bounds in estimation in Dynare was a controversial issue.
> It is still giving me big problems in estimating the NAWM-FIN. (it
> crashes even if the initial value is the mode!!)
>
> At every distribution update I have to replace dynare_estimation.m
> with my version where I comment out your replacement of the bounds.
> And I have to do so to all installations of Dynare (e.g. of my
> co-authors etc.)
>
> Would it be possible for you in the next update to set it as an
> optional thing (e.g. options_.correct_bounds)?
>
> Thanks and best regards
>
> Gianni
>
> PS: I have already an entry in the forum for this issue.
>
>
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