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Models and scenarios for European freight transport based on neural networks and logit analysis

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  • Nijkamp, Peter

    (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Faculteit der Economische Wetenschappen en Econometrie (Free University Amsterdam, Faculty of Economics Sciences, Business Administration and Economitrics)

  • Reggiani, Aura
  • Tsang, Wai Fai

Abstract

In this paper we analyse interregional freight transport movements in Europe with a view on new spatial patterns based on transport economic scenarios for environmental sustainability. Two different approaches are compared. viz. the logit model and the neural network model. The paper will essentially deal with a research experiment for the robustness of interregional freight flows by comparing the two above methodologies. Our results in this framework highlight the fact that the two models adopted, although methodologically different, are both able to provide a reasonable spatial representation of the interregional transport flows in Europe.

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  • Nijkamp, Peter & Reggiani, Aura & Tsang, Wai Fai, 1997. "Models and scenarios for European freight transport based on neural networks and logit analysis," Serie Research Memoranda 0035, VU University Amsterdam, Faculty of Economics, Business Administration and Econometrics.
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    1. Aura Reggiani & Peter Nijkamp & Wai Fai Tsang, 1997. "European Freight Transport Analysis using Neural Networks and Logit Models," Tinbergen Institute Discussion Papers 97-032/3, Tinbergen Institute.
    2. Nijkamp, Peter & Reggiani, Aura & Bolis, Simona, 1997. "European freight transport and the environment: empirical applications and scenarios," Serie Research Memoranda 0033, VU University Amsterdam, Faculty of Economics, Business Administration and Econometrics.
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    • L90 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities - - - General
    • Q29 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Renewable Resources and Conservation - - - Other
    • R41 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Transportation Economics - - - Transportation: Demand, Supply, and Congestion; Travel Time; Safety and Accidents; Transportation Noise

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