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48 results for Econometric models

The study compares econometric and deep learning models for forecasting COMEX copper futures volatility.

problem Forecasting volatility of COMEX copper futures across different time intervals.
method Econometric models (GARCH, HAR) and deep learning models (RNN, LSTM, GRU) applied to daily and hourly data.
result Deep learning models outperform econometric models in hourly data, but HAR remains the best overall for daily data.

Foundation models improve on econometric benchmarks for forecasting volatility, but vary widely across models.

problem Comparing pretrained time series foundation models to econometric benchmarks for volatility forecasting.
method Systematic comparison of nine zero-shot TSFMs against eight econometric specifications on 50 assets across 3 markets and 3 horizons.
result Tiny Time Mixers (TTM) is the only model that consistently beats the Log-HAR benchmark, but performance varies widely across models.

Bayesian econometrics improves nowcasting during pandemics.

problem Improving nowcasting during extreme economic events like pandemics.
method Bayesian econometric methods using non-parametric mixed frequency VARs with additive regression trees.
result Significant improvements in nowcasting performance compared to linear models.

We discuss the relevance of the recent Machine Learning (ML) literature for economics and econometrics. First we discuss the differences in goals, methods and settings between the ML literature and the traditional econometrics and statistics literatures. Then we discuss some specific methods from the machine learning l…

2019-03-24abs ↗pdf ↗

Paper compares econometric models with machine learning for energy forecasting.

problem Tackles the trade-off between predictive accuracy and interpretability in energy markets.
method Integrates TVP-SVAR with copulas for forecasting energy--macro dynamics.
result Copula-enhanced econometric models provide interpretable insights while matching machine learning accuracy.

Paper uses econometrics time series model with T-student Distribution for short-term load forecasting.

problem Accurate short-term load forecasting for optimizing electrical sources and protecting energy.
method Uses SARIMA-GARCH model with T-student Distribution to forecast electric load.
result The proposed model outperforms the ARIMA model with Normal Distribution.

Econometric framework integrates heavy-tailed distributions with behavioral probability weighting for better asset pricing.

problem Underestimation of Value-at-Risk by traditional models in asset pricing.
method Developed an econometric framework combining heavy-tailed Student's tt distributions with behavioral probability weighting.
result Student's tt specifications outperform Gaussian models in 88.4% of cases, reducing underestimation of Value-at-Risk by 16.5 percentage points.

In the following paper, we analyse the ID3_3-Price in the German Intraday Continuous electricity market using an econometric time series model. A multivariate approach is conducted for hourly and quarter-hourly products separately. We estimate the model using lasso and elastic net techniques and perform an out-of-samp…

2018-12-21abs ↗pdf ↗

New econometric results for financial duration models under varying tail behaviors.

problem Estimation and inference challenges in financial durations models with random event counts.
method Analysis of likelihood estimators for ACD models, focusing on tail behavior and stationarity.
result Asymptotic normality breaks down for tail indices smaller than one, leading to mixed Gaussian estimators with non-standard rates of convergence.

The paper addresses fairness in machine learning models through structural econometrics, projecting indexes into null spaces to find fair solutions.

problem Fairness concerns in machine learning, especially regarding disadvantaged groups.
method Model fairness as a linear operator, projecting indexes into null spaces to find fair solutions, balancing status quo and full fairness.
result Achieving approximate fairness by introducing a fairness penalty and balancing influences.

Study improves prediction of UK road accidents' severity using AI.

problem Improving prediction of UK road traffic accident severity.
method Combination of machine learning, econometric, and statistical methods on historical data.
result XGBoost model with RMSE of 0.176 and MAE of 0.087 outperforms naive forecasting.

New method for adaptive estimation and inference in econometric models without knowing smoothness.

problem Adaptive estimation and inference in ill-posed linear inverse problems with unknown smoothness.
method Discrepancy principle-based framework for adaptive hyperparameter selection.
result Achieves optimal rates in weak and strong metrics for linear functionals.

This paper examines the time series properties of cryptocurrency assets, such as Bitcoin, using established econometric inference techniques, namely models of the GARCH family. The contribution of this study is twofold. I explore the time series properties of cryptocurrencies, a new type of financial asset on which the…

2018-04-21abs ↗pdf ↗

Paper develops robust econometric methods for staggered adoption studies.

problem Estimation challenges in event studies with staggered adoption.
method Design-first framework with exact probability limits, diagnostics, and orthogonal score constructions.
result Uniformly valid inference under restricted violations of parallel trends.

ReGEN-TAD detects anomalies in financial time series with interpretable models.

problem Detecting anomalies in complex financial time series with high-dimensional data.
method Integrates machine learning with econometric diagnostics in a refined convolutional--transformer architecture.
result Unified anomaly score without labeled data, robust to structured deviations.

This paper gives a brief overview on the nonparametric techniques that are useful for financial econometric problems. The problems include estimation and inferences of instantaneous returns and volatility functions of time-homogeneous and time-dependent diffusion processes, and estimation of transition densities and st…

2004-11-01abs ↗pdf ↗

Paper provides conditions for reliable use of pre-trained embeddings in econometrics.

problem Uncertainty in using pre-trained embeddings for econometric tasks.
method Derives sufficient conditions and convergence rates for machine learning models with pre-trained embeddings.
result Establishes theoretical foundations for reliable use of pre-trained embeddings in econometrics.

Study uses deep neural networks for inference in partially linear models with dependent data.

problem Inference in partially linear models with dependent data.
method First stage deep neural network (DNN) estimation followed by n\sqrt{n}-consistent and asymptotically normal estimator.
result The DNN-estimated finite dimensional parameter achieves n\sqrt{n}-consistency and asymptotic normality.

Hybrid GARCH-LSTM models predict covariance matrices better than GARCH alone.

problem Predicting covariance matrices of high-dimensional asset returns.
method Combining GARCH processes with neural networks to forecast volatilities and correlations.
result The hybrid model outperforms both equally weighted portfolios and univariate GARCH models.

Paper presents a dynamic tail risk protection strategy using ML and econometrics.

problem Tail risk protection in finance with solid mathematical and statistical tools.
method Dynamic tail risk protection strategy using weak classifiers (parametric and non-parametric) to estimate exceedance probability and derive trading signals.
result Ensemble classifier improves generalization and trading performance.

tempdisagg transforms low-frequency data into high-frequency estimates.

problem Transforming low-frequency data into high-frequency estimates.
method Uses econometric techniques including Chow-Lin, Denton, Litterman, Fernandez, and uniform interpolation.
result Transforms low-frequency aggregates into consistent, high-frequency estimates.

State-space models (SSMs) provide a flexible framework for modelling time-series data. Consequently, SSMs are ubiquitously applied in areas such as engineering, econometrics and epidemiology. In this paper we provide a fast approach for approximate Bayesian inference in SSMs using the tools of deep learning and variati…

2018-11-20abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper introduces a new σσ-LSTM cell for volatility forecasting using stylized facts.

problem Lack of explainability and stylized knowledge in neural network volatility modeling.
method Introduces a new σσ-LSTM cell with a stochastic processing layer, designed to incorporate stylized facts about volatility.
result Shows good out-of-sample forecasting performance with the σσ-LSTM cell.

Deep learning improves macroeconomic forecasting and risk assessment.

problem Improving accuracy in macroeconomic forecasting and sovereign risk assessment.
method Nowcasting and forecasting using deep learning techniques.
result Deep learning methods outperform traditional econometric techniques in out-of-sample performance.

Dynamic econometric models improve trading signals in momentum strategies.

problem Static momentum strategies are inefficient; dynamic models enhance accuracy.
method Dynamic binary classifier model to learn time-varying momentum importance.
result Dynamic classifier outperforms traditional naive time series momentum strategy.

Enhanced multivariate GARCH model using LSTM for better volatility forecasting.

problem Limitations of traditional multivariate GARCH in capturing persistent volatility and co-movement.
method Integrates deep learning (LSTM) into multivariate GARCH models to capture nonlinear and dynamic dependence structures.
result Superior out-of-sample portfolio risk forecast compared to traditional methods.