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SHORT-TERM FORECASTING: An Application of Box-Jenkins Methods

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  • S. Fakre MAHMUD
  • Mohammed NISHAT*

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Shaikh and Zaman (1983) have used time series methods to forecast basmati rice exports in Pakistan. This paper re-examines the techniques used by these authors. Shaikh and Zaman predicted an increase in exports, from 261.808·in 1981 -82 to 2900418 in 1982-83. Albeit, the actual exports declined to 237.739 in 1982-83. Our model , on the other hand, correctly picked the pattern and the forecast for 1982- 83 is quite close to the actual value, i.e ., 238.18. Our results clearly indicate that proper application of time series methods significantly improves the quality of forecast.

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  • S. Fakre MAHMUD & Mohammed NISHAT*, 1987. "SHORT-TERM FORECASTING: An Application of Box-Jenkins Methods," Pakistan Journal of Applied Economics, Applied Economics Research Centre, vol. 6(1), pages 61-65.
    • Handle: RePEc:pje:journl:article1987sumiv
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    1. Sajjad Akhtar, 2003. "Is There Seasonality in Pakistan’s Merchandise Exports and Imports? The Univariate Modelling Approach," The Pakistan Development Review, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, vol. 42(1), pages 59-75.

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