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Forecasting by Extrapolation: Conclusions from 25 Years of Research

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  • J. Scott Armstrong

    (Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104)

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Sophisticated extrapolation techniques have had a negligible payoff for accuracy in forecasting. As a result, major changes are proposed for the allocation of the funds for future research on extrapolation. Meanwhile, simple methods and the combination of forecasts are recommended.

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  • J. Scott Armstrong, 1984. "Forecasting by Extrapolation: Conclusions from 25 Years of Research," Interfaces, INFORMS, vol. 14(6), pages 52-66, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:orinte:v:14:y:1984:i:6:p:52-66
    DOI: 10.1287/inte.14.6.52
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