Help with estimation please

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Hello,

I am trying to estimate parameters for a model and facing some hardship. The .mod file runs just fine when I simulate it - it is able to find and solve for the steady state. However when I try to estimate the model it won’t work and I get an error message saying that there is no stable equilibrium.

Now I have tried using the estimated_params_init(use calibration); command after the estimated_params; block but this also generates the following error:

ERROR: liq_est.mod: line 357, col 11: syntax error, unexpected ‘(’, expecting COMMA

which is taking issue with the estimation command bracket and does not make sense to me.

I am providing the .mod file and data file and would appreciate it if someone could help.

Many many thanks!
liq_est.mod (11.6 KB)
soe_data_obs_2.m (32.2 KB)

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You are missing the

after

From what you describe, I would check whether there are unit eigenvalues. If yes, you need to use the

option in the estimation command.