The selection of appropriate parameters for computable general equilibrium (CGE) models critically affects the results of applied economic modeling exercises. Valid and reliable parameter selection models are needed, and typically comprise direct estimation, expert opinion, or copycatting of...

This dissertation analyzes the sources of price dispersion due to the pricediscrimination in the U.S. airline industry. Using the multi-stage budgeting approachwith the almost ideal demand system (AIDS) specification, we estimate demand for airtravel at the airline level, and empirically...

This research investigates the impact of a large-scale assortment reduction on customer retention, utilizing a model we develop to explore the effect on sales at both the store level and the category level simultaneously. We apply our model to a data set provided by an online grocer. The data...

A large body of literature studies the issues of the option price and other ex-antewelfare measures under the microeconomic theory to valuate reductions of risks inherentin environment and human health. However, it does not offer a careful discussion of howto estimate risk reduction values using...

ABSTRACT Much is known about the process of sponsorship selection with respect to the key personnel involved in the buying decision and also about the strategic objectives for sponsorship. However, few investigations have focused on how sponsors assess the relative value of different sponsorship...

Knappe Ressourcen bei Marketing Instrumenten wie Verkaufszeit, Werbebudget oder Regalplatz werden durch die Regel Elastizität × Deckungsbeitrag optimal aufgeteilt. Häufig empfehlen die Autoren, entsprechende Parameter aufgrund teurer Erhebungsmethoden oder zu kurzer Erhebungszeiträume...

This dissertation analyzes the optimal mix of direct and indirect taxes in an economy with multiple tax collecting authorities when both the taxes are subject to evasion and to what extent the tax compliance behavior of individuals in the United States are persistent and spatially dependent....

This paper examines the supply response of the Greek pork market. A GARCH process isused to estimate expected price and price volatility, while price and supply equations areestimated jointly. In addition to the standard GARCH model, several different symmetric,asymmetric, and nonlinear GARCH...