State space and unobserved component models : theory and applications : proceedings of a conference in honour of James Durbin

Offering a broad overview of the state-of-the-art developments in the theory and applications of state space modeling, fourteen chapters from twenty-three contributors present a unique synthesis of state space methods and unobserved component models important in a wide range of subjects. They include economics, finance, environmental science, medicine and engineering. A useful reference for all researchers and students who use state space methodology, this accessible volume makes a significant contribution to the advancement of the discipline. This 2004 volume offers a broad overview of developments in the theory and applications of state space modeling. With contributions from renowned experts, it offers a unique synthesis of state space methods and unobserved component models, important in a wide range of subjects, including economics, finance, medicine and engineering.

A comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the theory and application of state space modeling.

The paper presents a broad general review of the state space approach to time series analysis.