loss function

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meaningsoflossandfunction

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loss
noun
uk
/lɒs/
us
/lɑːs/
the fact that you no longer have something or have less ...
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function
noun
uk
/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
us
/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
the natural purpose (of something) or the duty (of ...
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They provide a learning algorithm with constant gain but do not use a discountedlossfunction.
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This quadraticlossfunctionapplies also when the peg has been abandoned in a previous period.
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One can show that the results stay essentially the same for this modifiedlossfunction.
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The level of the interest rate is assumed not to enter thelossfunction.
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Further, thelossfunctionneed not be based on a survey of the general population but can be based on preferences obtained from decision makers.
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The criterion for the determination can be based on the values oflossfunctionsummed over all individuals.
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Although thislossfunctionis undeniably ad hoc, something closely resembling it can be derived in a variety of settings featuring a well-defined welfare criterion.
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Thus, conjoint analysis allows one to easily compute thelossfunctionfor a range of outcomes.
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Symmetrical structure to obtain components for thelossfunctiongradient in the optimal regulator problem.
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For the same value of thelossfunction, an allometry equation with fewer parameters is better than those with more parameters.
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This "expansionary bias" can be corrected by giving higher weight to the inflation rate than to the output gap in thelossfunction.
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Let us now discuss the special form oflossfunctionwe are considering here.
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Beyond specifying the general nature of her uncertainty, no further information is required from the policymaker (beyond herlossfunction) to construct the robust policy.
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Alossfunctionspecifies the weights policymakers assign to the variability of inflation, output and interest rates.
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