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It is known from the scientific researches that artificial neural networks are alternatives of statistical methods such as regression analysis and classification in recent years. Since multi-layer backpropagation neural network models are nonlinear, it is expected that the neural network models should make better classifications and predictions. The studies on this subject support that idea. In this study, a macro-economic problem on rescheduling or non-rescheduling of the countries’ international debts is taken into account. Among the statistical methods, logistic and probit regression, and the different neural network backpropagation algorithms are applied and comparisons are made. Evaluations and suggestions are made depending on the results and different neural network architecture.
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This study was supported by the Research Fund of Anadolu University Eskisehir, Turkey. We appreciate to Prof. Dr. Ilyas SIKLAR from Department of Economics for his very valuable comments.
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Yazici, B., Memmedli, M., Aslanargun, A. et al. Analysis of international debt problem using artificial neural networks and statistical methods. Neural Comput & Applic 19, 1207–1216 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-010-0422-4
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