1. Single equation estimation procedures Indirect least squares(ILS)(恰好识别) Two- -stage least squares(2SLS)(过度识别) 2. System estimation procedures Three-stage- least squares(sLS)(跨方程相 关) In1962 Theil and Zellner first proposed this method. 2SLS+GLS= 3SLS (gls=generalized least squares)
Futures Contracts Available on a wide range of underlyings · Exchange traded · Specifications(规定) need to be defined: -What can be delivered, Where it can be delivered,& When it can be delivered Settled(结算) daily
Types of Rates Treasury rates(国债利率)—regarded as risk-free rates LIBOR rates (London Interbank Offer rate)(伦敦银行同业放款利率)-generally higher than Treasury zero rates Repo rates(回购利率)—slightly higher than the Treasury rates
Three Alternative Strategies · Take position in: -the option and the underlying -2 or more options of the same type This is known as spread -a mixture of calls and puts This is known as a combination