A Simple Recursive Forecasting Model

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Date

2005-02-01

Authors

Branch, William A.
Evans, George W., 1949-

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University of Oregon, Dept of Economics

Abstract

We compare the performance of alternative recursive forecasting models. A simple constant gain algorithm, used widely in the learning literature, both forecasts well out of sample and also provides the best fit to the Survey of Professional Forecasters.

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10 p.

Keywords

Constant gain, Recursive learning, Expectations

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