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Mean absolute percentage error and bias in economic forecasting

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This article develops a simple theoretical framework to show how forecasters may bias downward point predictions under the assumption that the asymmetric loss function is directly related to the (Mean) Absolute Percentage Error (M)APE.

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  • McKenzie, Jordi, 2011. "Mean absolute percentage error and bias in economic forecasting," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 113(3), pages 259-262.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:113:y:2011:i:3:p:259-262
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2011.08.010
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    Keywords

    Mean absolute percentage error; Asymmetric loss; Forecasting bias;
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    JEL classification:

    • C53 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling - - - Forecasting and Prediction Models; Simulation Methods
    • C70 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory - - - General
    • D80 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - General

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