Forecasting

Ex Ante - Definition and Meaning
An overview of the term 'ex ante,' its definitions, and implications in economic analysis.
Extrapolative Expectations
Expectations about future economic variables based on past values and trends.
Fan Chart
A visual representation where the past shows actual values and the future presents a range of forecast values, illustrating the uncertainty in economic forecasts.
Granger Causality
Understanding the concept of Granger causality and its implications in econometrics and forecasting.
Leading Indicator
An economic time series which tends to rise or fall earlier than variables of interest.