A new method to combine language models is derived. This method of log-linear interpolation (LLI) is used for adaptation and for combining models of di erent context length. In both cases LLI is better than linear interpolation.

After reviewing some not well known results about marginal log-linear models, the paper derives new ones and shows how they might be relevant in mediation analysis when all variables are categorical. By focusing on interactions between treatment response, both marginally jointly with respect to mediating variables, a relation these parameters is derived. In addition, describes class of models w...

The purpose of this paper is to study the suitability of loan loss provision (LLP) of Iranian banks when the industry is dealing with earning management behaviors. This goal has been reached using a two-step approach to analyze the discretionary component of LLP and then examine the relevant factors. This empirical study uses an unbalanced panel data of 15 listed banks during the 2006-2017 peri...