"Predicting Binary Targets", Speaker: Prof. Kajal Lahiri, Econ Dept, SUNY,Albany
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Please join us at the presentation by Prof. Kajal Lahiri, Distinguished Professor of Economics at the University at Albany. Prof. Lahiri is a reputed professor of economics; he has authored 120+ articles and books, including the widely-used "Introduction to Econometrics" (4th ed., co-authored with G.S. Maddala). He is an Honorary Fellow of the International Institute of Forecasters and a Fellow of CESifo Univ. of Munich Research Network. Prof. Lahiri received grants from National Science Foundation, National Academy of Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Ford Foundation, World Bank, and many other organizations. His current research deals with economic forecasting, health and disability.
On Sept 21st Prof. Lahiri will talk about evaluation methods in different types of binary prediction models, which will help all analytic practitioners, researchers, and students.
Please RSVP ASAP to reserve your seat; also send me your full name (thru' Meetup messages) and institution. The meeting will be on 41st floor at One Penn Plaza, NYC. Please bring your photo ID that matches your name to pass through building security. We will start with a light refreshment at 10. The talk starts at 10:30.