Correlations output for log-linearized model

Stochastic simulations
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Could anyone help please, I am a little confused.

If I write down my model in exp() in Dynare (i.e. log-linearized version), then the correlation table (and other moments) that Dynare prints are in levels? or gaps? For simulation procedure I use stoch_simul with no hp_filter option.

And correct me if I am wrong, but if I use one-sided HP filter for my data for Bayesian estimation purposes and compute moment, I should also simulate the model with one-sided HP filter option?
In other words, to compare simulated and real moments, I need to have both real data and simulated data treated in the same way (one-sided filter)?

It would be extremely helpful to receive any suggestions. Thank you.

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  1. If you did an exp()-substitution, everything will have an interpretation as being in percentages. Second moments in Dynare are centered moments, so the interpretation is always deviations from the mean, in this case percentage deviations from the mean.
  2. Yes, meaningful comparisons usually involve applying the same filter to the model and the data.
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Many thank, Professor!