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Bayesian estimation of non-stationary Markov models combining micro and macro data [PDF]
In this poster a Bayesian estimation framework for a non-stationary Markov model is developed for situations where sample data with observed transition between classes (micro data) and aggregate population shares (macro data) are available.
Heckelei, Thomas, Storm, Hugo
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Determinants of Vegetarianism and Partial Vegetarianism in the United Kingdom. ESRI WP360. November 2010 [PDF]
Vegetarianism is increasing in the western world. Anecdotally, this trend can be attributed to heightened health, environmental and animal welfare concerns.
Leahy, Eimear +2 more
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The assortment problem in revenue management is the problem of deciding which subset of products to offer to consumers in order to maximise revenue. A simple and natural strategy is to select the best assortment out of all those that are constructed by ...
A Abeliuk +35 more
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Investigating key explanatory factors for safer long-distance bus services
Buses are among the most accessible and frequently used means of transport. Due to its importance, road safety analysis is frequently conducted to reduce accidents.
Shaghayegh Rahnama +2 more
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FACTORS AFFECTING THE LIKELIHOOD OF CORN ROOTWORM BT SEED ADOPTION [PDF]
The likelihood of adopting corn rootworm (CRW) Bt seed technology was analyzed using an ordered logit model. Data used to estimate the model came from USDAs 2001 Agricultural Resource Management Survey.
Daberkow, Stan G. +2 more
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Heterogeneity in firm performance during economic crisis
What happens to firms during periods of deep economic crisis? Did different types of firms perform differently under the economic crisis? With the aid of a rich database and focusing on the literature regarding the growth of firms, this paper ...
Rosanna Pittiglio +2 more
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Economic Incentives to Retire: A Qualitative Choice Approach [PDF]
This paper addresses two questions:(1) Are older persons' retirement ages significantly affected by the opportunities for income from earnings,private pensions, and Social Security and for leisure at alternative retirement ages?; and (2) How large are ...
Gary S. Fields, Olivia S. Mitchell
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Ordered response models and non-random personality traits: Monte Carlo simulations and a practical guide [PDF]
The paper compares different estimation strategies of ordered response models in the presence of non-random unobserved heterogeneity. By running Monte Carlo simulations with a range of randomly generated panel data of differing cross-sectional and ...
Geishecker, Ingo, Riedl, Maximilian
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Consumer Preferences for U.S. Pork in Urban China [PDF]
China’s transition into a developed economy is driving changes in consumer preferences and demand for foods. To evaluate consumer preferences for U.S.
Ortega, David L. +2 more
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