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Two ways of estimating a transport model

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In this article, it is shown how the parameters of a transport model can be estimated in a way that, in contrast to previously used methods, utilizes regional prices as well as of trade costs. The proposed method uses bi-level programming to minimize a weighted least squares' criterion under the restriction that the estimated parameters satisfy the Kuhn-Tucker conditions for an optimal solution of the transport model. We use Monte-Carlo simulations to trace out some properties of the estimator and compare it with a traditional calibration method. The analysis shows that the proposed technique estimates prices as well as trade costs more efficiently.

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  • Jansson, Torbjorn, 2005. "Two ways of estimating a transport model," 2005 Annual meeting, July 24-27, Providence, RI 19473, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea05:19473
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.19473
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