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Fourier Granger Causality Test

The Fourier Granger causality test extends the classic Granger causality framework by embedding low-frequency Fourier terms in the VAR equation, allowing the causal relationship to shift gradually over time without requiring the researcher to pre-specify the number or location of structural breaks.

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Sources

  1. Enders, W., & Jones, P. (2016). Grain prices, oil prices, and multiple smooth breaks in a VAR. Studies in Nonlinear Dynamics and Econometrics, 20(4), 399–419. DOI: 10.1515/snde-2014-0101
  2. Nazlioglu, S., Gormus, N. A., & Soytas, U. (2016). Oil prices and real estate investment trusts (REITs): Gradual-shift causality and volatility transmission analysis. Energy Economics, 60, 168–175. DOI: 10.1016/j.eneco.2016.09.009

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ScholarGateFourier Granger Causality (Fourier Approximation Granger Causality Test). Retrieved 2026-06-04 from https://scholargate.app/en/econometrics/fourier-granger-causality