A Hybrid Model of Rough Sets and Shannon Entropy for Building a Foreign Trade Forecasting System

Forecasting the volume of foreign trade is important to policy formulation for local governments. This study proposes a machine-learning algorithm as a forecasting tool that is based on Rough sets and Shannon entropy. This study uses historical data from a large municipal to examine the proposed forecasting tool. The results suggest that this tool can be useful in specific trade decisions with unique characteristics and requirements.