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On the density distribution across space: a probabilistic approach

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Ilenia Epifani ()
Rosella Nicolini ()

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This paper aims at providing a Bayesian parametric framework to tackle the accessibility problem across space in urban theory. Adopting continuous variables in a probabilistic setting we are able to associate with the distribution density to the Kendall's tau index and replicate the general issues related to the role of proximity in a more general context. In addition, by referring to the Beta and Gamma distribution, we are able to introduce a differentiation feature in each spatial unit without incurring in any a-priori definition of territorial units. We are also providing an empirical application of our theoretical setting to study the density distribution of the population across Massachusetts.

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Paper provided by Unitat de Fonaments de l'Anàlisi Econòmica (UAB) and Institut d'Anàlisi Econòmica (CSIC) in its series UFAE and IAE Working Papers with number 776.09.

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Date of creation: 22 Jul 2009
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Handle: RePEc:aub:autbar:776.09

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Keywords: Agglomerations; Bayesian inference; Distance; Gibbs sampling; Kendall's tau index; Population density.;

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C40 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods: Special Topics - - - General
R14 - Urban, Rural, and Regional Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Land Use Patterns

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  1. Rodney Ramcharan, 2009. "Why an economic core: domestic transport costs," Journal of Economic Geography, Oxford University Press, vol. 9(4), pages 559-581, July. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
  2. Duangkamon Chotikapanich & D. S. Prasada Rao & Kam Ki Tang, 2007. "Estimating Income Inequality In China Using Grouped Data And The Generalized Beta Distribution," Review of Income and Wealth, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 53(1), pages 127-147, 03. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
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  3. McDonald, James B. & Xu, Yexiao J., 1995. "A generalization of the beta distribution with applications," Journal of Econometrics, Elsevier, vol. 69(2), pages 427-428, October. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
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  4. Shunfeng Song, 1996. "Some Tests of Alternative Accessibility Measures: A Population Density Approach," Land Economics, University of Wisconsin Press, vol. 72(4), pages 474-482. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
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