#134 Bayesian Econometrics, State Space Models & Dynamic Regression, with David Kohns
Learning Bayesian Statistics
Advancements in Bayesian Inference
This chapter explores recent advancements in Bayesian inference, focusing on normalizing flows and amortized techniques that simplify complex computations. It discusses the integration of theoretical concepts with practical applications, particularly in econometrics and time series modeling. Additionally, the chapter reflects on philosophical implications of economic policymaking, emphasizing a multi-faceted approach to statistical modeling and decision-making.
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Takeaways:
- Setting appropriate priors is crucial to avoid overfitting in models.
- R-squared can be used effectively in Bayesian frameworks for model evaluation.
- Dynamic regression can incorporate time-varying coefficients to capture changing relationships.
- Predictively consistent priors enhance model interpretability and performance.
- Identifiability is a challenge in time series models.
- State space models provide structure compared to Gaussian processes.
- Priors influence the model's ability to explain variance.
- Starting with simple models can reveal interesting dynamics.
- Understanding the relationship between states and variance is key.
- State-space models allow for dynamic analysis of time series data.
- AI can enhance the process of prior elicitation in statistical models.
Chapters:
10:09 Understanding State Space Models
14:53 Predictively Consistent Priors
20:02 Dynamic Regression and AR Models
25:08 Inflation Forecasting
50:49 Understanding Time Series Data and Economic Analysis
57:04 Exploring Dynamic Regression Models
01:05:52 The Role of Priors
01:15:36 Future Trends in Probabilistic Programming
01:20:05 Innovations in Bayesian Model Selection
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Links from the show:
- David's website: https://davkoh.github.io/
- David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kohns-03984013b/
- David on GitHub: https://github.com/davkoh
- David on Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=9gKE8e4AAAAJ&hl=en
- Dynamic Regression Case Study: https://davkoh.github.io/case-studies/01_dyn_reg/dyn_reg_casestudy5.html
- ARR2 Paper: https://projecteuclid.org/journals/bayesian-analysis/advance-publication/The-ARR2-Prior--Flexible-Predictive-Prior-Definition-for-Bayesian/10.1214/25-BA1512.full
- ARR2 Paper GitHub repository: https://github.com/n-kall/arr2/tree/main
- ARR2 StanCon talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XBe2jrOKvw&list=PLCrWEzJgSUqzNzh6mjWsWUu-lSK59VXP6&index=29
- ARR2 Prior in PyMC: https://www.austinrochford.com/posts/r2-priors-pymc.html
- LBS #124 State Space Models & Structural Time Series, with Jesse Grabowski: https://learnbayesstats.com/episode/124-state-space-models-structural-time-series-jesse-grabowski
- LBS #107 Amortized Bayesian Inference with Deep Neural Networks, with Marvin Schmitt: https://learnbayesstats.com/episode/107-amortized-bayesian-inference-deep-neural-networks-marvin-schmitt
- LBS #74 Optimizing NUTS and Developing the ZeroSumNormal Distribution, with Adrian Seyboldt: https://learnbayesstats.com/episode/74-optimizing-nuts-developing-zerosumnormal-distribution-adrian-seyboldt
- Nutpie’s Normalizing Flows adaptation: https://pymc-devs.github.io/nutpie/nf-adapt.html
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