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Enhancing a Risk Model by Adding Transient Statistical Factors
Alexandros E. Tzikas / Emmanuel J. Candès / Mykel J. Kochenderfer / Ronald N. Kahn / Stephen P. Boyd / Trevor Hastie
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Enhancing a Risk Model by Adding Transient Statistical Factors

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by Alexandros E. Tzikas, Emmanuel J. Candès, Mykel J. Kochenderfer, Ronald N. Kahn, Stephen P. Boyd, Trevor Hastie

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Suggested foundations for probability and statistical reasoning and risk measurement and stress. Specialist prerequisites vary by paper.

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  1. Random Variables and Distributions

    Represent losses as a distribution rather than one forecast.

  2. Conditional Expectation

    Interpret expectations after information is observed.

  3. Expected Shortfall and Other Tail Risk Measures

    Distinguish a loss quantile from the average loss in the tail.

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  1. Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Testing

    Assess uncertainty rather than treating an estimate as a fact.

  2. VaR Estimation in Practice: Variance-Covariance, Historical Simulation, Monte Carlo

    Compare risk estimators and their assumptions.

  3. Backtesting VaR and ES: Coverage Tests and Model Validation

    Check forecasts against realised losses.

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