Serial Correlation and the Combination of Forecasts
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چکیده
It is shown that regression-based methods of forecast combination lead to serially correlated combined prediction errors. The form of the serial correlation is characterized, and specification, estimation, and prediction are treated. A fully optimal combined predictor, which exploits the serial correlation, is developed and compared with existing regression-based methods in a numerical example, leading to decreases in mean squared prediction error.
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