International Journal of Forecasting
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The International Journal of Forecasting is the leading journal in its field. It is the official publication of the International Institute of Forecasters (IIF) and shares its aims and scope. More information about the IIF may be found at http://www.forecasters.org.
The International Journal of Forecasting publishes high quality refereed papers covering all aspects of forecasting. Its objective (and that of the IIF) is to unify the field, and to bridge the gap between theory and practice, making forecasting useful and relevant for decision and policy makers. The journal places strong emphasis on empirical studies, evaluation activities, implementation research and ways of improving the practice of forecasting. It is open to many points of view and encourages debate to find solutions for problems facing the field.
Topics covered in the International Journal of Forecasting:
• Economic and econometric forecasting
• Marketing forecasting
• New products forecasting
• Financial forecasting
• Production forecasting
• Technological forecasting
• Forecasting applications in business, government, and the military
• Demographic forecasting
• Energy forecasting
• Climate forecasting
• Crime forecasting
• Seasonal adjustments and forecasting
• Time series forecasting
• Legal and political aspects of forecasting
• Implementation of forecasting
• Judgmental/psychological aspects of forecasting
• Impact of forecast uncertainty on decision making
• Organizational aspects of forecasting
• Evaluation of forecasting methods and approaches
Features of the IJF include research papers, research notes, discussion articles, book reviews, editorials and letters.
Data and computer programs associated with articles published in the International Journal of Forecasting are provided as online supplements on ScienceDirect. Source
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| Scope | International |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
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| Frequency | Monthly |
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Search ArticlesCall for Applications: Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Forecasting
The International Institute of Forecasters (IIF) is seeking a visionary leader to step into the role of Editor-in-Chief (EiC) for the International Journal of Forecasting (IJF), an official publication of the IIF. As the premier publication in its field, the IJF bridges the gap between theory and practice, serving as the leading venue for cutting-edge forecasting research across economics, energy, finance, machine learning, climate science, and more.
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Still Time to Register: Forecasting Summer School
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Final MacroFor Online Seminar of the Season: June 9, Presented by Joan Paredes (National Bank of Slovakia)
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