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We describe methods for solving general linear rational expectations models in continuous or discrete timing with or without exogenous variables. The methods are based on matrix eigenvalue decompositions.
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Sims, C.A. Solving Linear Rational Expectations Models. Computational Economics 20, 1–20 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1020517101123
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