I didn't know about the small sample c=4. That's a great tip! Thanks, Greg....

Lee

On , Grzegorz Konat <grzegorz.konat@ibrkk.pl> wrote:
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> Schwert suggested l = c((T/100^(1/4)) with either c=4 for small
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> W dniu 2011-07-30 14:44, adkins.lee@gmail.com pisze:
> I don't believe gretl doen not have a
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> So-called 'optimal' bandwidth is usually a function of sample
> size. Some use rules like 0.75T^(1/3) or 4(T/100)^(2/9). I believe
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> tests. With respect to KPSS, I don't know. Longer means less bias
> and less precision. Shorter more bias, but greater precision.
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> > Dear Gretl Users,
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> > My question concerns KPSS unit root test. After selecting my
> serie and clicking on KPSS test; the default lag is set to 8.
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