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Incorporating observed choice into the construction of welfare measures from random utility models

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This paper proposes an approach to welfare measurement with random utility models that, in contrast to traditional approaches, incorporates the implications of an individual's observed choice.
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  • von Haefen, Roger H., 2003. "Incorporating observed choice into the construction of welfare measures from random utility models," Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, Elsevier, vol. 45(2), pages 145-165, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jeeman:v:45:y:2003:i:2:p:145-165
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