Dynamic Decision Theory

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• 1. Introduction.
• 2. A Dynamic Theory of Decision Processes.
• 2.1 The Panel Data-Based Discrete Choice Approach.
• 2.2 The Master Equation View in Dynamic Choice Processes.
• 2.3 The Decision Process.
• 2.4 The Equations of Motion.
• 2.5 Parameter Estimation.
• 2.6 Selection Criteria for the Examples.
• 3. Shocks in Urban Evolution.
• 3.1 Introduction.
• 3.2 A Stochastic Model on Shocks in Urban Evolution.
• 4. Intra — Urban Migration.
• 4.1 Introduction.
• 4.2 A Stochastic Model on Intra-Urban Dynamics.
• 5. Inter-Regional Migration.
• 5.1 Introduction.
• 5.2 The Stochastic Migration Model.
• 5.3 Comparative Analysis of Inter-Regional Migration.
• 6. Chaotic Evolution of Migratory Systems.
• 6.1 Introduction.
• 6.2 The Migratory Master Equation and Mean Value Equations for Interacting Populations.
• 6.3 Chaotic Behaviour of Migratory Trajectories.
• 6.4 Conclusion.
• 7. Spatial Interaction Models and their Micro-Foundation.
• 7.1 Introduction to Spatial Urban Theory.
• 7.2 A Service System as the Basis of the Model.
• 7.3 A Master Equation Approach.
• 7.4 The Quasi-Deterministic Equations to the Dynamic Service Sector Model.
• 7.5 The Stationary Solution of the Service Sector Model.
• 7.6 Dynamic Simulations and their Interpretation.
• 7.7 Concluding Comments.
• 8. Further Applications and Extensions.
• 8.1 Knowledge, Innovation, Productivity.
• 8.2 Economic Cycles.
• 8.3 Housing and Labour Market.
• 8.4 Concluding Remarks.
• 9. Appendix: The Master Equation.
• 9.1 Deterministic and Probabilistic Description of Systems.
• 9.2 Some General Concepts of Probability Theory.
• 9.3 The Derivation of the Master Equation.
• 9.4 The Stationary Solution of the Master Equation for Detailed Balance.
• 9.5 The Stationary Solution of the Master Equation of Chapter 4.
• 9.6 The Stationary Solution of the Master Equationof Chapter 5.
• 9.7 The Embedding of Random Utility Theory.
• 9.8 The Construction of Configurational Transition Rates via Panel Data.
• References.