Predicting Recessions : A New Approach for Identifying Leading Indicators and Forecast Combinations /

This study proposes a data-based algorithm to select a subset of indicators from a large data set with a focus on forecasting recessions. The algorithm selects leading indicators of recessions based on the forecast encompassing principle and combines the forecasts. An application to U.S. data shows...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Principal: Kisinbay, Turgut
Outros autores: Baba, Chikako
Formato: Revista
Idioma:English
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2011.
Series:IMF Working Papers; Working Paper ; No. 2011/235
Acceso en liña:Full text available on IMF