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

Biography:

Michael is a Senior 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 and joined the bank in 2008 as part of the graduate recruitment program.

Current research interests:

• DSGE modelling
• Bayesian econometrics
• Probability density forecasting
• Labour market frictions

Publications:

• Kirker, M (2010) “What drives core inflation? A dynamic factor model analysis of tradable and nontradable prices” Reserve Bank of New Zealand Discussion paper, DP 2010/13
• Kirker, M (2008) “Does natural rate variation matter? Evidence from New Zealand”
  Reserve Bank of New Zealand Discussion paper, DP 2008/17