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Area of Science:

  • Demography
  • Biostatistics
  • Actuarial Science

Background:

  • The Lee-Carter model (1992) is a foundational parametric model for forecasting mortality rates and life expectancies.
  • Extensions to the Lee-Carter model have improved historical data fit and future forecasting accuracy.
  • Evaluating the impact of model differences on mortality indicator forecasts is crucial for reliable life expectancy projections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess whether variations among different mortality forecasting models lead to distinct predictions for mortality indicators.
  • To analyze the influence of model choice and bootstrap sampling procedures on mortality indicator forecasts.

Main Methods:

  • Application of three distinct parametric mortality models to Spanish mortality data.
  • Generation of mortality indicator predictions using three block-bootstrap samples (each of size fifty).
  • Comparison of predicted mortality indicators using functional Analysis of Variance (ANOVA).

Main Results:

  • Significant effects were observed for the model, block-bootstrap procedure, and their interaction across all mortality indicators.
  • The study confirmed that model choice impacts mortality indicator forecasts, even with improved probability adjustments.
  • An unexpected significant sample effect was noted, highlighting the importance of robust sampling procedures.

Conclusions:

  • Model selection significantly influences mortality indicator forecasts, underscoring the need for careful model evaluation.
  • Bootstrap sampling procedures can also impact forecast reliability, necessitating rigorous methodology.
  • Forecasts derived from different mortality models require thorough validation of both underlying probabilities and resulting mortality indicators.