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Analysis of the validity of the coefficient estimates and forecasting properties of the RDFOR (Regional Demand FORcasting) models: A summary report: Validation report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5959764· OSTI ID:5959764
The Regional Demand FORcasting model (RDFOR) is a simple econometric model currently used by the DOE within the Midterm Energy Forecasting System. Econometric models are often used to provide baseline forecasts of near- to mid-term economic behavior. From the point of view of the policymaker, it is desirable to ascertain as objectively as possible the degree to which these econometric forecasts can be trusted. This paper illustrates, within the context of the industrial and residential sectors of RDFOR, a number of diagnostic tools of general interest which are useful in assessing model reliability.
Research Organization:
USDOE Energy Information Administration, Washington, DC (USA). Office of Statistical Standards; Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge, MA (USA). Center for Computational Research in Economics and Management Science
DOE Contract Number:
AM01-76EI02295
OSTI ID:
5959764
Report Number(s):
DOE/EIA-0374; ON: DE89014998
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English