Dynamic Decision Theory: Studies in Operational Regional Science, cartea 6

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.