Before revision:  We argue that the frequency dynamics is insightful when studying the connectedness of variables as shocks with heterogeneous frequency responses will create frequency dependent connections of different strength that remain hidden when time domain measures are used.
After revision:  We argue that the frequency dynamics is insightful when studying the connectedness of variables as shocks with heterogeneous frequency responses create linkages with various degrees of persistence. Such connections are important for understanding the possible sources of systemic risk specific to economic cycles but remain hidden when time domain measures are used.