Bayesian forecasting and decisions under model uncertainty: Here and back again (1988–2024)
September 6,
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Speaker(s):Mike West, The Arts & Sciences Distinguished Professor (Emeritus Fall 2024) of Statistics & Decision Sciences, Duke University
Some context and perspective: On statistical analysis with multiple- or many- candidate models defining model-specific predictions and decision recommendations. How to calibrate, collate and combine for formal subjective Bayesian inference and resulting decisions?
Some highlights: Historical contexts, influences, and the relevance of revisiting "old" and broad thinking on Bayesian analysis; Applied contexts including financial portfolios and macroeconomic policy decisions; And, of course, foundations and theory, methodological advances, and current research frontiers.