Modelling Team
Email: firstname.lastname@rbnz.govt.nz

Biography:

Michael is an Analyst in the Modelling Team. His main work involves estimating, developing, and maintaining KITT, the Bank's main DSGE policy and forecasting model. Prior to joining the Modelling Team Michael was a member of the Research Team. Michael holds a BCA(Hons) from Victoria University.

Current research interests:

• DSGE modelling
• Bayesian econometrics
• Probability density forecasting

Publications:

• Kirker, M (2008) “Does natural rate variation matter? Evidence from New Zealand”
  Reserve Bank of New Zealand Discussion paper, DP 2008/17