Heterogeneity in exchange rate expectations: Evidence on the chartist-fundamentalist approach

B-Tier
Journal: Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization
Year: 2009
Volume: 70
Issue: 1-2
Pages: 241-252

Authors (3)

Menkhoff, Lukas (Humboldt-Universität Berlin) Rebitzky, Rafael R. (not in RePEc) Schröder, Michael (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

0.670 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This paper examines heterogeneity in exchange rate expectations. Whereas agents' heterogeneity is key in modern exchange rate models, evidence on determinants of heterogeneity is weak thus far. Our sample, covering expectations from about 300 forecasters over 15 years, shows remarkable time variation in dispersion. Determinants of dispersion are consistent with the chartist-fundamentalist approach: misalignments of the exchange rate and exchange rate changes explain heterogeneity. The risk premium influences heterogeneity as well, but possible impacts from macroeconomic variables and exchange rate's volatility are dominated by the other determinants.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:jeborg:v:70:y:2009:i:1-2:p:241-252
Journal Field
Theory
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-26