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Univariate inflation forecasts in Costa Rica: model evaluation and selection

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  • Alberto Vindas-Quesada

    (Department of Economic Research, Central Bank of Costa Rica)

  • Carlos Brenes-Soto

    (Department of Economic Research, Central Bank of Costa Rica)

  • Adriana Sandí-Esquivel

    (Economic Division, Central Bank of Costa Rica)

  • Susan Jiménez-Montero

    (Department of Economic Research, Central Bank of Costa Rica)

Abstract

This document presents the methodology that the Central Bank of Costa Rica uses to evaluate and select the univariate models for short-horizon forecasting purposes. This methodology consists on cuantifying several properties that are deemed desirable for forecasting models, assigning scores and combining them to obtain a final score. The robustness of the model selection to the evaluation period is analyzed, given the recent inflation dynamics. The selection is sensitive to this period, leading to the recommendation of regular selection processes. Esta nota presenta la metodología que usa el Banco Central de Costa Rica para la evaluación y selección de los modelos univariados de proyección de inflación en el corto plazo. La metodología consiste en la cuantificación de varias propiedades deseables en modelos de pronóstico, la asignación de puntajes y su combinación para obtener un puntaje final. Se evalúa la robustez de la selección de los modelos a cambios en el periodo de evaluación, dados los cambios recientes en la dinámica inflacionaria. La selección del modelo es sensible a este periodo, por lo que se recomienda actualizar la selección con regularidad.

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  • Alberto Vindas-Quesada & Carlos Brenes-Soto & Adriana Sandí-Esquivel & Susan Jiménez-Montero, 2024. "Univariate inflation forecasts in Costa Rica: model evaluation and selection," Notas Técnicas 2405, Banco Central de Costa Rica.
  • Handle: RePEc:apk:nottec:2405
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    JEL classification:

    • E31 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles - - - Price Level; Inflation; Deflation
    • E37 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles - - - Forecasting and Simulation: Models and Applications
    • C52 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling - - - Model Evaluation, Validation, and Selection
    • C53 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling - - - Forecasting and Prediction Models; Simulation Methods

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