Can LLM Improve for Expert Forecast Combination? Evidence from the European Central Bank Survey
Published: Jun 29, 2025
Last Updated: Jun 29, 2025
Authors:Yinuo Ren, Jue Wang
Abstract
This study explores the potential of large language models (LLMs) to enhance expert forecasting through ensemble learning. Leveraging the European Central Bank's Survey of Professional Forecasters (SPF) dataset, we propose a comprehensive framework to evaluate LLM-driven ensemble predictions under varying conditions, including the intensity of expert disagreement, dynamics of herd behavior, and limitations in attention allocation.