Discussion Paper

There is No Single Best Predictor of Recessions


Abstract: Which term spread, or term spread derived, measure is the most accurate predictor of recessions? The author conducts a robustness analysis of different spreads and shows that there is no single most accurate predictor at any horizon.

https://doi.org/10.17016/2380-7172.2367

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Provider: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.)

Part of Series: FEDS Notes

Publication Date: 2019-05-21

Number: 2019-05-21-2