Multivariate Rational Inattention

S-Tier
Journal: Econometrica
Year: 2022
Volume: 90
Issue: 2
Pages: 907-945

Score contribution per author:

2.681 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 4.0x S-tier

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

Abstract

We study optimal control problems in the multivariate linear‐quadratic‐Gaussian framework under rational inattention. We propose a three‐step procedure to solve this problem using semidefinite programming and derive the optimal signal structure without strong prior restrictions. We analyze both the transition dynamics of the optimal posterior covariance matrix and its steady state. We characterize the optimal information structure for some special cases and develop numerical algorithms for general cases. Applying our methods to solve three multivariate economic models, we obtain some results qualitatively different from the literature.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:wly:emetrp:v:90:y:2022:i:2:p:907-945
Journal Field
General
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-26