Random Utility Pseudo Panel Model and Application on Car Ownership Forecast

Huang, Biao (2007): Random Utility Pseudo Panel Model and Application on Car Ownership Forecast.

Abstract

This paper reports the recent development on the theoretical aspects of the nonlinear pseudo panel, its empirical application on car demand model, and forecast of car ownership level in Great Britain to year 2026.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: random utility, pseudo panel, Car Ownership
• Subjects: C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C5 - Econometric Modeling > C53 - Forecasting and Prediction Methods ; Simulation Methods; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C2 - Single Equation Models ; Single Variables > C23 - Panel Data Models ; Spatio-temporal Models; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C2 - Single Equation Models ; Single Variables > C25 - Discrete Regression and Qualitative Choice Models ; Discrete Regressors ; Proportions ; Probabilities

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