Multi-criteria optimization in regression

Tsionas, Mike G. (2021) Multi-criteria optimization in regression. Annals of Operations Research, 306 (1-2): 1. pp. 7-25. ISSN 0254-5330

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Abstract

In this paper, we consider standard as well as instrumental variables regression. Specification problems related to autocorrelation, heteroskedasticity, neglected non-linearity, unsatisfactory out-of-small performance and endogeneity can be addressed in the context of multi-criteria optimization. The new technique performs well, it minimizes all these problems simultaneously, and eliminates them for the most part. Markov Chain Monte Carlo techniques are used to perform the computations. An empirical application to NASDAQ returns is provided.