Robustifying and simplifying high-dimensional regression with applications to yearly stock return and telematics data

Robustifying and simplifying high-dimensional regression with applications to yearly stock return and telematics data

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Abstract The availability of many variables with predictive power 53-264817 makes their selection in a regression context difficult.This study considers robust and understandable low-dimensional estimators as building blocks to improve overall predictive power by optimally combining these building blocks.Our new algorithm is based on generalized cross-validation and builds a predictive model step-by-step from a simple mean to more complex predictive combinations.Empirical applications to annual financial returns and actuarial telematics data show its usefulness in ceiling fan with 18 inch downrod the financial and insurance industries.