Reserve Bank of Australia, Sydney, N.S.W. 2000, Australia;Department of Economics, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, W.A. 6009, Australia
Abstract:
This paper introduces the Markov chain model as a simple tool for analyzing the pattern of financial asset holdings over time. The model is based on transition probabilities which give the probability of switching $1 of wealth from one asset to another. An illustrative application is provided.