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Estimation Of Minimum Demand Thresholds: An Application Of Count Data Procedures With The Existence Of Excess Zero Observations

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  • Harris, Thomas R.
  • Yen, Steven T.
  • Deller, Steven C.

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Count data models that incorporate the existence of excess zero observations were employed to estimate minimum demand thresholds for rural Wisconsin retail sectors. It was found that single- and double-hurdle models improved the estimation of rural retail minimum demand thresholds.

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  • Harris, Thomas R. & Yen, Steven T. & Deller, Steven C., 2000. "Estimation Of Minimum Demand Thresholds: An Application Of Count Data Procedures With The Existence Of Excess Zero Observations," 2000 Annual meeting, July 30-August 2, Tampa, FL 21849, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea00:21849
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.21849
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    1. Kalyan Chakraborty, 2012. "Estimation of Minimum Market Threshold for Retail Commercial Sectors," International Advances in Economic Research, Springer;International Atlantic Economic Society, vol. 18(3), pages 271-286, August.

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