Within the financial services industry today, most decisions on how to deal with consumers are made automatically by computerized decision making systems. At the heart of these systems lie mathematically derived forecasting models. These use information about people and their past behavior, to predict how people are likely to behave in the future. For example, who is likely to repay a loan, who will respond to a mail shot and the likelihood that someone will claim on their household insurance policy. Decisions about how to treat people are then made on the basis of the predictions calculated by the system. This book provides a step-by-step guide to how the forecasting models used by the worlds leading financial institutions are developed and deployed. It covers all stages involved in the construction of such a model, including project management, data collection, sampling, data pre-processing, model construction, validation, implementation and post-implementation monitoring of the model's performance.

Understanding Forecasting Models Forecasting models utilize historical and current information to provide a range of probable outcomes. These are types of fi

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Taking a practical approach, this updated and classroom-tested textbook prepares students to create effective forecasting models for business and economics.\nWith a new author team contributing decades of practical experience, this fully updated and thoroughly classroom-tested second edition textbook prepares students and practitioners to create effective forecasting models and master the techniques of time series analysis. Taking a practical and example-driven approach, this textbook summarises the most critical decisions, techniques and steps involved in creating forecasting models for business and economics. Students are led through the process with an entirely new set of carefully developed theoretical and practical exercises. Chapters examine the key features of economic time series, univariate time series analysis, trends, seasonality, aberrant observations, conditional heteroskedasticity and ARCH models, non-linearity and multivariate time series, making this a complete practical guide. Downloadable datasets are available online.

Modeling and forecasting of time series data has fundamental importance in various practical domains. The aim of this book is to present a concise description of some popular time series forecasting models with their salient features. Three important classes of time series models, viz. stochastic, neural networks and support vector machines are studied together with their inherent forecasting strengths and weaknesses. The book also meticulously discusses about several basic issues related to time series analysis, such as stationarity, parsimony, overfitting, etc. Our study is enriched by presenting the empirical forecasting results, conducted on six real-world time series datasets. Five performance measures are used to evaluate the forecasting accuracies of different models as well as to compare the models. For each of the six time series datasets, we further show the obtained forecast diagram which graphically depicts the closeness between the original and predicted observations.

This book represents a new - some may say radical - approach to forecasting. The authors explain how: -- Forecasting less, not more, can yield higher customer service and lower inventories. -- Teamwork, good communications, and clear accountabilities are more important than complex statistical forecasting models, -- It's more beneficial to pursue process improvement than to focus narrowly on forecast accuracy. This is an exciting, new, breakthrough approach to a traditionally difficult and frustrating task.

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DEMAND FORECASTING TECHNIQUES. Qualitative & Quantitative . Outline. Introduction Demand Forecasting Forecasting Techniques Qualitative Methods Quantitative Methods Components of Time Series Data Time Series Forecasting Methods Forecast Accuracy Useful Forecasting Websites

In this book we analyze the forecasting model that achieved the first rank in the Forecasting Competition for Artificial Neural Networks & Computational Intelligence NN5. The model is based on combination of machine learning and linear models. In addition, the approach and the experiments done to develop this model are explained in details to allow the reader to learn the methodology of developing such optimal models. The book also introduces a Bayesian forecasting approach for Holt's additive exponential smoothing method. Starting from the state space formulation, a formula for the forecast is derived and reduced to a two-dimensional integration that can be computed numerically in a straightforward way. In contrast with much of the work for exponential smoothing, this method produces the forecast density as well. The combinations of forecast are investigated as well in this book. A comparison between different combination methods is introduced with complete case study on tourism demand forecasting in Egypt.

In this study wheat crop yield forecast models have been developed using weekly data on the weather variables such as maximum temperature, minimum temperature, rainfall and morning relative humidity. Discriminant function technique has been used for developing the forecast models. Crop yield forecast models have been developed taking the discriminant scores and trend variable as regressors and crop yield as the dependent variable. Variables (weather indices) used in the discriminant function analysis were derived through different procedures. Evaluation of the performance of the models developed using the various procedures is done by comparing the Percent Deviations of forecasts from the observed yields, Percent Standard Error (PSE), Root Mean Square Deviation (RMSE) etc. Using these criteria the model which came out to be most suitable for forecasting is based on the composite discriminant function approach.

Sales forecasting methodologies get progressively more accurate from a gut-feel to multivariate regression and machine learning for predictive forecasts.

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In The present book Chapter - I is an introductory one. It contains the general introduction about the problem of forecasting besides objectives and organization of the research.Chapter - II describes the various basic forecasting models such as Naive, Moving averages, Simple smoothing, Double moving averages and Double smoothing, triple smoothing and adaptive smoothing forecasting models. Chapter - III deals with the Adaptive, Filtering and Combination for forecasting techniques. Chapter - IV gives the need for exponential smoothing forecasting model along with model selection criterion. Chapter - V presents the presents the various autoregressive forecasting models such as ARMA, ARIMA and STARMA models with their link with dynamic linear models .Chapter - VI proposes some new forecasting techniques in econometrics. Chapter - VII epitomizes the conclusions based on the present book..Several relevant articles regarding the forecasting techniques have been presented under a separate title 'BIBLIOGRAPHY'.

In last few decades, short-term load forecasting (STLF) has been one of the most important research issues for achieving higher efficiency and reliability in power system operation, to facilitate the minimization of its operation cost by providing accurate input to day-ahead scheduling, contingency analysis, load flow analysis, planning, and maintenance of power systems. There are lots of forecasting models proposed for STLF, including traditional statistical models (such as ARIMA, SARIMA, ARMAX, multi-variate regression, Kalman filter, exponential smoothing, and so on) and artificial-intelligence-based models (such as artificial neural networks (ANNs), knowledge-based expert systems, fuzzy theory and fuzzy inference systems, evolutionary computation models, support vector regression, and so on).Recently, due to the great development of evolutionary algorithms (EA) and novel computing concepts (e.g., quantum computing concepts, chaotic mapping functions, and cloud mapping process, and so on), many advanced hybrids with those artificial-intelligence-based models are also proposed to achieve satisfactory forecasting accuracy levels. In addition, combining some superior mechanisms with an existing model could empower that model to solve problems it could not deal with before; for example, the seasonal mechanism from the ARIMA model is a good component to be combined with any forecasting models to help them to deal with seasonal problems.

Risk analysis has become critical to modern financial planning Financial Forecasting, Analysis and Modelling provides a complete framework of long-term financial forecasts in a practical and accessible way, helping finance professionals include uncertainty in their planning and budgeting process. With thorough coverage of financial statement simulation models and clear, concise implementation instruction, this book guides readers step-by-step through the entire projection plan development process. Readers learn the tools, techniques, and special considerations that increase accuracy and smooth the workflow, and develop a more robust analysis process that improves financial strategy. The companion website provides a complete operational model that can be customised to develop financial projections or a range of other key financial measures, giving readers an immediately-applicable tool to facilitate effective decision-making. In the aftermath of the recent financial crisis, the need for experienced financial modelling professionals has steadily increased as organisations rush to adjust to economic volatility and uncertainty. This book provides the deeper level of understanding needed to develop stronger financial planning, with techniques tailored to real-life situations. Develop long-term projection plans using Excel Use appropriate models to develop a more proactive strategy Apply risk and uncertainty projections more accurately Master the Excel Scenario Manager, Sensitivity Analysis, Monte Carlo Simulation, and more Risk plays a larger role in financial planning than ever before, and possible outcomes must be measured before decisions are made. Uncertainty has become a critical component in financial planning, and accuracy demands it be used appropriately. With special focus on uncertainty in modelling and planning, Financial Forecasting, Analysis and Modelling is a comprehensive guide to the mechanics of modern finance.

Accurate energy forecasting is important to facilitate the decision-making process in order to achieve higher efficiency and reliability in power system operation and security, economic energy use, contingency scheduling, the planning and maintenance of energy supply systems, and so on. In recent decades, many energy forecasting models have been continuously proposed to improve forecasting accuracy, including traditional statistical models (e.g., ARIMA, SARIMA, ARMAX, multi-variate regression, exponential smoothing models, Kalman filtering, Bayesian estimation models, etc.) and artificial intelligence models (e.g., artificial neural networks (ANNs), knowledge-based expert systems, evolutionary computation models, support vector regression, etc.). Recently, due to the great development of optimization modeling methods (e.g., quadratic programming method, differential empirical mode method, evolutionary algorithms, meta-heuristic algorithms, etc.) and intelligent computing mechanisms (e.g., quantum computing, chaotic mapping, cloud mapping, seasonal mechanism, etc.), many novel hybrid models or models combined with the above-mentioned intelligent-optimization-based models have also been proposed to achieve satisfactory forecasting accuracy levels. It is important to explore the tendency and development of intelligent-optimization-based modeling methodologies and to enrich their practical performances, particularly for marine renewable energy forecasting.

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An updated look at the theory and practice of financial analysis and modeling Financial Analysis and Modeling Using Excel and VBA, Second Edition presents a comprehensive approach to analyzing financial problems and developing simple to sophisticated financial models in all major areas of finance using Excel 2007 and VBA (as well as earlier versions of both). This expanded and fully updated guide reviews all the necessary financial theory and concepts, and walks you through a wide range of real-world financial problems and models that you can learn from, use for practice, and easily adapt for work and classroom use. A companion website includes several useful modeling tools and fully working versions of all the models discussed in the book. Teaches financial analysis and modeling and illustrates advanced features of Excel and VBA, using a learn-by-doing approach Contains detailed coverage of the powerful features of Excel 2007 essential for financial analysis and modeling, such as the Ribbon interface, PivotTables, data analysis, and statistical analysis Other titles by Sengupta: Financial Modeling Using C++ and The Only Proven Road to Investment Success Designed for self-study, classroom use, and reference This comprehensive guide is an essential read for anyone who has to perform financial analysis or understand and implement financial models.

With an emphasis on 'earnings per share' this data-oriented book covers financial forecasting, understanding financial data, strategies such as share buybacks and R&D spending, creating efficient portfolios and hedging stock holdings with financial futures.

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