Controlling for overdispersion in grouped conditional logit models: A computationally simple application of Dirichlet-multinomial regression
In this article, we provide a random utility-based derivation of the Dirichlet-multinomial regression and propose it as a convenient alternative for dealing with overdispersed multinomial data. We show that this model is a natural extension of McFadden's conditional logit for grouped data and discuss its relationship with count models. Finally, we use a data set on patient choice of hospitals to illustrate an application of the Dirichlet-multinomial regression. Copyright Royal Economic Society 2007
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2007
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Authors: | GuimarĂ£es, Paulo ; Lindrooth, Richard C. |
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Econometrics Journal. - Royal Economic Society - RES. - Vol. 10.2007, 2, p. 439-452
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