Empirical Studies in Applied Economics

1.Revealed Market Power of A Natural Gas Pipeline.- 1.1 Introduction.- 1.2 Basis Differentials.- 1.3 Discounting.- 1.4 Econometric Results.- 1.5 Conclusion.- 2. The Demand for NFL Football.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 The Demand for NFL Football Tickets.- 2.3 Bandwagons, Social Influences, and Group Demand.- 2.4 Becker’s Model.- 2.5 The Demand for NFL Football.- 2.6 Conclusions.- 3. Shifts in the Demand for Direct Mail.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Comparison of Original, Revised, and Updated Direct Mail Models.- 3.3 The Shift in Demand Between 1995 and 1996.- 3.4 Comparing Forecast Accuracy.- 4. Valuation of a Technology Patent.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Scope Limitations.- 4.3 Duration Limitations.- 4.4 Limitations in the Royalty’s Value.- 4.5 Conclusions.- 5. Statistical Analysis of Synergy.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 Case-Control Studies.- 5.3 Bonferroni Intervals and Simulations.- 5.4 Synergy Indices.- 5.5 Cohort Studies.- 5.6 Conclusion.- 6. Tests of Synergy.- 6.1 Introduction.- 6.2 Review of Studies.- 6.3 Tests of Hypothesis.- 6.4 Meta-analysis of the Fourteen Synergy Studies.- 6.5 Conclusions.- 7. Concentration in the Chemotherapy Drug Market.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Market Structure.- 7.3 Statutory Exclusivity in the United States.- 7.4 History of Paclitaxel.- 7.5 Market Power Measures.- 7.6 The Relevant Product Market for Paclitaxel Drugs.- 7.7 Conclusion.- 8. Alaskan Police Services.- 8.1 Introduction.- 8.2 Historical Background.- 8.3 Theory.- 8.4 Allocation Analysis.- 8.5 Conclusions.- 9. Fast Food Health Scare.- 9.1 Introduction.- 9.2 Data Sources.- 9.3 Econometric Models.- 9.4 Simulations and Conclusions.