Tag: Information Criteria

  • AIC BIC Model Selection in Econometrics

    AIC BIC Model Selection in Econometrics

    AIC BIC Model Selection: A Core Concept in Econometrics AIC BIC model selection plays a vital role in choosing the most appropriate model in econometrics. These information criteria help compare models by balancing complexity and goodness-of-fit, ultimately improving forecasting and decision-making. Understanding AIC The Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) is calculated as: AIC = 2k -…