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Tom's second April 6 edits of two Hansen lectures
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@article{hansen1982generalized,
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title={Generalized instrumental variables estimation of nonlinear rational expectations models},
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author={Hansen, Lars Peter and Singleton, Kenneth J},
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journal={Econometrica: Journal of the Econometric Society},
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pages={1269--1286},
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year={1982},
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publisher={JSTOR}
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@Inproceedings{singleton87,
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author ={Kenneth J. Singleton},
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title ={Asset Prices in a Time-Series Model with Disparately Informed

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### Connection to Hansen-Singleton GMM
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The pseudo-pricing function underlies the {cite}`Hansen_Singleton_1982`
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econometric approach. If a model specifies $p^*$ as a function of observable
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The pseudo-pricing function underlies the {cite}`hansen1982generalized`
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econometric approach.
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If a model specifies $p^*$ as a function of observable
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data (e.g., a parametric function of consumption growth), then the pricing
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restriction
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Any model of $p^*$ must generate enough SDF volatility to rationalize the
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observed Sharpe ratios in asset markets. The equity premium puzzle arises
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observed Sharpe ratios in asset markets.
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The equity premium puzzle arises
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because the volatility of consumption growth — which drives $p^*$ in
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representative-agent models — is far too low to meet this bound.
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