Studies in Consumer Demand — Econometric Methods Applied to Market Data

1. The Demand for Addressed Admail and Complementary Products in Canada.- 1.1 Introduction.- 1.2 Econometric Methods and the Multiplier.- 1.3 Data.- 1.4 Econometric Models and Results.- 1.5 Simulations.- 1.6 Conclusions.- 2. The World Demand for Fractional Horsepower Direct- Current Motors.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Econometric Analysis of Micro-Motor Demand.- 2.3 Econometric Results for Worldwide Demand.- 2.4 Discussion of Results.- 2.5 Historical Pricing Behavior.- 2.6 Conclusions.- 3. Estimation and Identification of The Worldwide Demand for Acetic Acid.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Review of the Basic Products.- 3.3 Data.- 3.4 Incremental Capacity.- 3.5 Econometric Estimation.- 3.6 Conclusions.- 4. The Demand for Branded and Unbranded Products—An Econometric Method for Valuing Intangible Assets.- 4.1 The Basis for the Demand Approach.- 4.2 Demand Analysis and Brand Profitability.- 4.3 Data Description.- 4.4 Analysis.- 4.5 Conclusions.- 4.6 Appendices.- 5. The Demand for Recreational Fishing in Montana.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 Estimating Natural Resource Damage.- 5.3 Discrete Choice Model for River Destination.- 5.4 Simulation of Estimated Models.- 5.5 Natural Resource Damages.- 5.6 Conclusions.- 6. The Demand for Commercial Fishing in California.- 6.1 Introduction.- 6.2 The Fisheries.- 6.3 The Nested Logit Model.- 6.4 Damage Estimates.- 6.5 Conclusions.- 6.6 Appendices.- 7. The Demand for Cameras by Consumers—A Model of Purchase, Type Choice, and Brand Choice.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Heterogeneity in Households’ Preferences for Systems.- 7.3 Data.- 7.4 The Nested Logit Model of Camera Acquisition.- 7.5 Empirical Results.- 7.6 Conclusions.- 7.7 Appendix.- 8. The Demand for Transportation Services in Natural Gas Markets-The Market Power of A Natural Gas Pipeline.- 8.1Introduction.- 8.2 Theory.- 8.3 Data.- 8.4 Koch’s Historical Discounting Behavior.- 8.5 Koch’s Historical Demand for Transportation Service.- 8.6 Conclusions.- References.