Ruben Loaiza-Maya
;
Gael M. Martin
;
David T. Frazier

focused bayesian prediction (replication data)

We propose a new method for conducting Bayesian prediction that delivers accurate predictions without correctly specifying the unknown true data generating process. A prior is defined over a class of plausible predictive models. After observing data, we update the prior to a posterior over these models, via a criterion that captures a user-specified measure of predictive accuracy. Under regularity, this update yields posterior concentration onto the element of the predictive class that maximizes the expectation of the accuracy measure. In a series of simulation experiments and empirical examples, we find notable gains in predictive accuracy relative to conventional likelihood-based prediction.

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Suggested Citation

Loaiza-Maya, Ruben; Martin, Gael M.; Frazier, David T. (2021): Focused Bayesian prediction (replication data). Version: 1. Journal of Applied Econometrics. Dataset. http://dx.doi.org/10.15456/jae.2022327.0718691038