A supervised variational autoencoder framework for dimensionality reduction and predictive modeling in high-dimensional socioeconomic data

We introduce an estimation framework utilizing a Supervised Variational Autoencoder (SVAE) to address challenges posed by high-dimensional socioeconomic data. Unlike classical linear dimensionality reduction methods, such as PCA and Lasso regression, the proposed SVAE effectively captures complex no...

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Main Authors: Pei Xue, Tianshun Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2026-01-01
Series:Journal of Economy and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949948825000204
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Summary:We introduce an estimation framework utilizing a Supervised Variational Autoencoder (SVAE) to address challenges posed by high-dimensional socioeconomic data. Unlike classical linear dimensionality reduction methods, such as PCA and Lasso regression, the proposed SVAE effectively captures complex nonlinear interactions through supervised latent representation learning. Empirical analyses using comprehensive cross-country data from the World Bank (196 countries, 1997–2023) demonstrate the SVAE framework’s superior predictive accuracy, interpretability, and robustness in forecasting GDP growth, highlighting its potential for policy evaluation and macroeconomic forecasting.
ISSN:2949-9488