An econometric analysis of emission allowance prices
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Knowledge of the statistical distribution of the prices of emission allowances, and their forecastability, are crucial in constructing, among other things, purchasing and risk management strategies in the emissions-constrained markets. This paper analyzes the two emission permits markets, CO2 in Europe, and SO2 in the US, and investigates a model for dealing with the unique stylized facts of this type of data. Its effectiveness in terms of model fit and out-of-sample value-at-risk-forecasting, as compared to models commonly used in risk-forecasting contexts, is demonstrated. An Econometric Analysis of Emission Trading Allowances Marc S. Paolella a Luca Taschini a † Swiss Banking Institute, University of Zurich, Switzerland
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