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What to do with a forecast?

Masterton, George LU (2014) In Synthese 191(8). p.1881-1907
Abstract
In the literature one nds two non-equivalent responses to forecasts; deference and updating. Herein it is demonstrated that, under certain conditions, both responses are entirely determined by one's beliefs as regards the calibration of the forecaster. Further it is argued that the choice as to whether to defer to, or update on, a forecast is determined by the aim of the recipient of that forecast. If the aim of the recipient is to match their credence with the prevailing objective chances, they should defer to the forecast; if it

is to maximize the veritistic value of their beliefs, they should update on the forecast.
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Deference, Forecast, Calibration, Bayesianism
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Synthese
volume
191
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8
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1881 - 1907
publisher
Springer
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0039-7857
DOI
10.1007/s11229-013-0384-z
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English
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