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Support vector regression can predict numeric values effectively, and this article shows how to implement and train a kernel SVR model in C# using stochastic sub-gradient descent.

Thomas Helbling is an Advisor in the IMF’s Research Department. Opinions expressed in articles and other materials are those of the authors; they do not necessarily reflect IMF policy.