Redirect the Probability Approach in Econometrics Towards PAC Learning
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probability; uncertainty; machine learning; hypothesis testing; knowledge; representation;All these keywords.
JEL classification:
- C10 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - General
- C18 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Methodolical Issues: General
- B40 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - Economic Methodology - - - General
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