Forthcoming in JEL: Using Machine Learning to Generate and Improve Economic Models
paulnovosad · x · 2026-07-30
An upcoming paper in the Journal of Economic Literature by Annie Liang explores how machine learning and computational techniques can advance economic modeling.
The author highlights four key intersections:
- Clarification: Comparing traditional models with flexible algorithms helps clarify the predictive limits of existing economic models.
- Adversarial Probing: Algorithms can stress-test economic models to identify specific cases where theoretical predictions fail.
- Hybrid Models: Combining interpretable economic structures with flexible learning methods leverages the strengths of both approaches.
- LLMs: Large language models introduce qualitatively new paradigms for economic research.
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