The absence of reliable data on fundamental economic indicators (e.g. real GDP), combined with structural shifts in the economy, can severely constrain the ability to conduct accurate macroeconomic ...
Artificial intelligence-driven algorithms can be used to better forecast models for natural disasters, saving lives and protecting property by rapidly analyzing massive data sets and identifying ...
Forecasting inflation has become a major challenge for central banks since 2020, due to supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainty post-pandemic. Machine learning models can improve forecasting ...
This study was led by Professor Qi Zhong and Professor Xiuping Yao from the China Meteorological Administration Training Center, and Assistant Engineer Zhicha Zhang from the Zhejiang Meteorological ...
For more than 30 years, the models that researchers and government agencies use to forecast earthquake aftershocks have remained largely unchanged. While these older models work well with limited data ...
Researchers in China have applied a machine learning technology based on temporal convolutional networks in PV power forecasting for the first time. The new model reportedly outperforms similar models ...
One of the unwritten axioms of data scientists specializing in machine learning methodologies is that they all try their hand at predicting the stock market. Some of the best attempts have turned a ...
Machine learning models are taking over in the field of weather forecasting, from a quick “how long will this rain last” to a 10-day outlook, all the way out to century-level predictions. The ...
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Why machine learning is central to public policy

In 1854, London was struck by a devastating cholera outbreak. Public authorities responded using the best tools and scientific understanding available at the time.Disease was widely believed to spread ...