Quantile regression is an increasingly important empirical tool in economics and other sciences for analyzing the impact of a set of regressors on the conditional distribution of an outcome. Extremal quantile regression, or quantile regression applied to the tails, is of interest in many economic and financial applicat…
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Out-of-Distribution generalization of quantile regression with heavy tailed inputs: an SVM approachstat.ML
Novel SVM approach for extreme quantile regression with heavy tailed inputs.
problem Learning from extreme values in quantile regression.
method Support Vector Machine framework for handling high-dimensional and nonlinear settings.
result Established finite-sample learning guarantees under mild regularity assumptions.
EX-DRL improves extreme quantile prediction for financial risk management.
problem Inaccurate estimation of extreme quantiles in loss distributions.
method EX-DRL uses Generalized Pareto Distribution (GPD) to model the tail of the loss distribution and Quantile Regression (QR) to improve extreme quantile prediction.
result EX-DRL provides more precise estimates of extreme quantiles, improving risk metrics reliability.
New method uses neural networks to predict extreme wildfires, improving accuracy over traditional models.
problem Predicting extreme wildfires using complex, non-linear relationships.
method Partially-interpretable neural networks for extreme quantile regression.
result Significant improvement in predictive performance over traditional methods.
Combination of distributional regression algorithms improves uncertainty estimation of satellite precipitation products.
problem Uncertainty estimation in satellite precipitation products.
method Ensemble learning methods combining conditional zero-adjusted probability distributions estimated with GAMLSS, spline-based GAMLSS, and distributional regression forests.
result Stacking of methods outperformed individual methods in most quantile levels using the quantile loss function.
Quantile deep learning improves time series prediction accuracy and uncertainty quantification.
problem Uncertainty in multi-step time series prediction.
method Developed a novel quantile regression deep learning framework for multi-step time series prediction.
result Integrating quantile loss function with deep learning provides additional predictions for selected quantiles without loss in accuracy.
Neural Networks for Extreme Quantile Regression with an Application to Forecasting of Flood Riskstat.ME
Neural network model forecasts extreme flood risk.
problem Accurately estimating high quantiles of extreme events.
method EQRN model combining neural networks and extreme value theory.
result Forecasting flood risk with improved adaptability.
Deep learning framework predicts streamflow and flood probabilities in Australian catchments.
problem Large-scale flooding prediction challenges due to model calibration and missing data.
method Ensemble quantile-based deep learning framework using quantile regression and CAMELS dataset.
result Notable efficacy and uncertainties in streamflow forecasts with varied catchment properties.
We extend the analysis of investment strategies derived from penalized quantile regression models, introducing alternative approaches to improve state\textendash of\textendash art asset allocation rules. First, we use a post\textendash penalization procedure to deal with overshrinking and concentration issues. Second, …
The paper introduces a new method for forecasting financial risk using quantile-based modeling.
problem Forecasting Value-at-Risk (VaR) and Expected Shortfall (ES) for financial returns.
method Semiparametric approach using restricted quantile regression to model the conditional scale of financial returns.
result The method provides robust, distribution-free estimates of extreme losses and captures risk dynamics.
Enhances XGBoost for better uncertainty quantification in ML predictions.
problem Uncertainty in ML predictions, especially for XGBoost.
method Quantile Extreme Gradient Boosting (QXGBoost) using Huber norm in quantile regression.
result QXGBoost produces more accurate 90% prediction intervals.
It is well known that quantile regression model minimizes the portfolio extreme risk, whenever the attention is placed on the estimation of the response variable left quantiles. We show that, by considering the entire conditional distribution of the dependent variable, it is possible to optimize different risk and perf…
Communication-Constrained Distributed Quantile Regression with Optimal Statistical Guaranteesstat.ME
Optimal inference in distributed quantile regression without stringent scaling conditions.
problem Challenges in achieving optimal inference in distributed quantile regression due to the non-smooth nature of the QR loss function.
method Double-smoothing approach applied to local and global objective functions, with a trade-off between communication cost and statistical error.
result Established a finite-sample theoretical framework for distributed QR estimators, showing a trade-off between communication cost and statistical error.
HS-BQR extends horseshoe prior for Bayesian quantile regression.
problem Estimating quantiles in high-dimensional data with bias and error.
method Horseshoe prior for Bayesian quantile regression with a fast sampling algorithm.
result HS-BQR outperforms other shrinkage priors in coefficient bias and forecast error.
Paper finds robust -quantiles equal to extremal distributions.
problem Investigating robust models for -quantiles with partial loss information.
method Extending classical quantiles using -quantiles and applying results from robust quantiles.
result Robust -quantiles equal to -quantiles of extremal distributions.
Hydropower reduces system electricity price and volatility, especially at extreme levels.
problem Impact of hydropower on system electricity price and volatility.
method Robust statistical analysis using multiple linear regression and quantile regression.
result Hydropower reduces system electricity price and volatility, especially at extreme levels.
This paper develops statistical models for cryptocurrency returns using hidden Markov regression and copulas.
problem Capturing the interrelationships and serial heterogeneity of cryptocurrency returns.
method Hidden Markov regression models with regime-switching copulas for quantiles and expectiles.
result Captures extreme returns and their temporal evolution through a latent Markov chain.
Extreme value theory enhances statistical learning extrapolation for rare events.
problem Challenges in traditional machine learning methods for extreme data.
method Asymptotic theory and statistical tools for tail behavior.
result Effective extrapolation methods for extreme quantiles and anomalies.
Investigates methods to regularize quantile regression for accurate predictions.
problem Improving accuracy and fairness in quantile regression predictions.
method Various regularization techniques including expected pinball loss, monotonicity constraints, and rate constraints.
result Deep lattice networks can maintain non-crossing quantiles and improve calibration and fairness.
Improved conformalized quantile regression for adaptive prediction intervals.
problem Lack of adaptiveness in the conformal step of conformalized quantile regression.
method Cluster explanatory variables by permutation importance and apply k conformal steps.
result Improved prediction intervals are more adaptive to heteroscedasticity.
Paper introduces semi-supervised linear extremile regression for high-dimensional data.
problem Challenges in high-dimensional extremile regression due to data sparsity and overfitting.
method Proposes semi-supervised learning for linear extremile regression, achieving -consistency.
result Demonstrates improved estimation efficiency and performance in high-dimensional settings.
Bayesian method improves extreme quantile estimation with zero coverage error.
problem Estimating extreme quantiles with zero coverage error in small samples.
method Bayesian quantile estimation using Jeffreys prior.
result Bayesian method results in zero coverage error, unlike maximum likelihood.
The paper proposes a method for predicting equity premium using penalized quantile regression.
problem Heteroscedasticity and heavy-tails in equity premium prediction.
method Penalized quantile regression with consistent variable selection across multiple quantiles.
result The proposed method outperforms benchmark methods and reveals interesting predictor relationships.
Risk Margin Quantile Function Via Parametric and Non-Parametric Bayesian Quantile Regressionq-fin.RM
We develop quantile regression models in order to derive risk margin and to evaluate capital in non-life insurance applications. By utilizing the entire range of conditional quantile functions, especially higher quantile levels, we detail how quantile regression is capable of providing an accurate estimation of risk ma…
SCQRNN prevents quantile crossing and improves computational efficiency.
problem Quantile crossing issue in regression models.
method Integrates ad hoc sorting in training to prevent quantile crossing and enhance computational efficiency.
result SCQRNN achieves faster convergence and non-intersecting quantiles.
Quantile regression using random forest proximities improves prediction and uncertainty quantification.
problem Forecasting corporate bond volume with uncertainty quantification.
method Introduced a novel approach to compute quantile regressions from random forests using proximity metrics.
result Superior performance in approximating conditional target distributions and prediction intervals.
Study identifies key drivers and spatio-temporal trends of extreme Mediterranean wildfires.
problem Understanding and predicting the impacts of climate change on wildfire activity.
method Statistical deep-learning model combining meteorological, land cover, and orographic data.
result Vapour-pressure deficit significantly affects wildfire occurrence, while air temperature and drought affect spread.
fastkqr speeds up kernel quantile regression by up to 10x.
problem Huge computational demands of kernel quantile regression.
method A novel finite smoothing algorithm and spectral technique.
result Significantly faster computation of quantile regression.
Ensemble of regression trees have become popular statistical tools for the estimation of conditional mean given a set of predictors. However, quantile regression trees and their ensembles have not yet garnered much attention despite the increasing popularity of the linear quantile regression model. This work proposes a…
Paper introduces arctan pinball loss for XGBoost quantile regression.
problem Efficiently predicting multiple quantiles with XGBoost.
method Smooth approximation of pinball loss for XGBoost, using arctan pinball loss.
result Arctan pinball loss reduces quantile crossings and improves efficiency.
Proposes a method to estimate conditional quantiles using both high-fidelity and low-fidelity data.
problem Difficulty in estimating conditional quantiles with scarce high-fidelity data.
method Two-stage, model-agnostic method using local quantile link and level function estimation.
result The method yields more accurate quantile estimates and tighter prediction intervals.
TSVQR captures heterogeneous and asymmetric data using quantile regression.
problem Capturing heterogeneous and asymmetric information in modern data.
method Twin Support Vector Quantile Regression (TSVQR) with two nonparallel planes for quantile levels.
result TSVQR outperforms previous methods in capturing and learning from data.
Random forests are powerful non-parametric regression method but are severely limited in their usage in the presence of randomly censored observations, and naively applied can exhibit poor predictive performance due to the incurred biases. Based on a local adaptive representation of random forests, we develop its regre…
SPQR package uses neural networks for flexible quantile regression.
problem Flexible modeling of non-linear relationships in quantile regression.
method Monotonic splines and neural networks for density estimation; model-agnostic covariate effects.
result Allows for non-linear and quantile-specific effects.
The paper decouples shrinkage and selection in Bayesian Quantile Regression.
problem Improving prediction accuracy in high-dimensional Bayesian Quantile Regression.
method Two-step procedure: shrinkage through continuous priors, sparsification through SAVS.
result The method reduces bias and provides interpretable variable selection.
Random forests are powerful non-parametric regression method but are severely limited in their usage in the presence of randomly censored observations, and naively applied can exhibit poor predictive performance due to the incurred biases. Based on a local adaptive representation of random forests, we develop its regre…
CQNPs enhance predictive performance and distribution modeling using quantile regression.
problem Limited predictive likelihood of Gaussian models for complex distributions.
method Introducing Conditional Quantile Neural Processes (CQNPs) that focus on estimating informative quantiles.
result Significant improvements in predictive performance and better modeling of multimodal distributions.
Sparse Gaussian process quantile regression tackles computational challenges in Bayesian quantile regression.
problem Nonconjugacy and computational cost in Gaussian process quantile regression.
method Sparse Gaussian process framework with Laplace approximation, adaptive inducing-input placement, and sequential data acquisition.
result Accuracy of Laplace approximation and effectiveness of adaptive mechanisms in reducing predictive uncertainty.
Proposes a non-crossing deep neural network quantile regression method.
problem Quantile crossing in nonparametric quantile regression.
method Non-crossing constraints via rectified linear unit penalty function.
result Established non-asymptotic upper bounds for excess risk.
Hypothesis tests in models whose dimension far exceeds the sample size can be formulated much like the classical studentized tests only after the initial bias of estimation is removed successfully. The theory of debiased estimators can be developed in the context of quantile regression models for a fixed quantile value…
Quantile regression undercovers true uncertainty, revealing a bias in high dimensions.
problem Under-coverage bias in uncertainty estimation by quantile regression.
method Theoretical study on coverage of uncertainty estimation algorithms in learning quantiles.
result Quantile regression undercovers true uncertainty, revealing a bias in high dimensions.
Quantile regression with ReLU networks achieves minimax rates for various function types.
problem Estimating quantiles from covariates with neural networks.
method Quantile regression with rectified linear unit (ReLU) neural networks.
result ReLU networks achieve minimax rates for broad collections of function types.
Bayesian method improves quantile estimation and subset selection.
problem Estimating specific percentiles of the response distribution.
method Bayesian decision analysis perspective, optimal point estimates, interpretable uncertainty quantification, scalable subset selection.
result Substantial gains in quantile estimation accuracy, inference, and variable selection over competitors.
Paper tackles distributed quantile regression with improved efficiency and support recovery.
problem Challenges in distributed estimation and support recovery for high-dimensional linear quantile regression.
method Transformed quantile regression into least-squares optimization, applied double-smoothing approach, developed efficient algorithm.
result Achieved near-oracle convergence rate and high support recovery accuracy.
RQR improves prediction intervals for skewed data.
problem Invalid prediction intervals for skewed noise.
method Relaxed Quantile Regression (RQR) for asymmetric noise.
result Improved prediction intervals with desirable qualities.
Combines VaR and ES forecasts for cryptocurrency market risk management.
problem Improving tail risk forecasts in financial markets.
method Proposes semiparametric and parametric combination frameworks.
result Combined forecasts outperform individual VaR and ES forecasts.
Deep Huber QRNs predict Huber quantiles for house prices.
problem Predicting more functionals of predictive probability distributions.
method Training a DL algorithm with the Huber quantile scoring function.
result DHQRNs provide satisfactory absolute performance in house price prediction.
A scalable PyTorch framework for non-crossing quantile regression.
problem Non-crossing quantile regression to avoid impossible negative probability densities.
method CJQR-ALM combining Augmented Lagrangian Method, differentiable pinball loss, and L-BFGS optimization.
result Achieves near-zero crossing rates on large datasets within minutes.