Low-Rank Regularization of Global Fréchet Regression Models for Distributional Responses

Abstract: Fr\'echet regression has emerged as a useful tool for modeling non-Euclidean response variables associated with Euclidean covariates. In this work, we propose a global Fr\'echet regression estimation method that incorporates low-rank regularization. Focusing on distribution function responses, we demonstrate that leveraging the low-rank structure of the model parameters enhances both the efficiency and accuracy of model fitting. Through theoretical analysis of the large-sample properties, we show that the proposed method enables more robust modeling and estimation than standard dimension reduction techniques. To support our findings, we also present numerical experiments that evaluate the finite-sample performance.