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Naive, ARIMA, nonparametric, transfer function and VAR models: A comparison of forecasting performance

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  • Thomakos, Dimitrios D. & Guerard, John Jr., 2004. "Naive, ARIMA, nonparametric, transfer function and VAR models: A comparison of forecasting performance," International Journal of Forecasting, Elsevier, vol. 20(1), pages 53-67.
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