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Modeling The Behavior Of Traffic Information Providers

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  • Malchow, M.
  • Kanafani, A.
  • Varaiya, P.

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This paper discusses two primary models which might be used to represent the locational behavior of traffic information providers. The characteristics which make traffic information unique as a service good are discussed and exploited in the models to show how the behavior of information providers might differ from that of firms in a traditional market. Questions are addressed regarding the clustering of competing providers and the efficiency of resulting output. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to a study regarding the future of the traffic information industry and the role of public financing versus private competition.

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  • Malchow, M. & Kanafani, A. & Varaiya, P., 1997. "Modeling The Behavior Of Traffic Information Providers," Institute of Transportation Studies, Research Reports, Working Papers, Proceedings qt38p572vt, Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Berkeley.
    • Handle: RePEc:cdl:itsrrp:qt38p572vt
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    1. Malchow, Matthew & Kanafani, Adib & Varaiya, Pravin, 1996. "The Economics of Traffic Information: A State-of-the-Art Report," University of California Transportation Center, Working Papers qt5pq9b069, University of California Transportation Center.
    2. Malchow, M. & Kanafani, A. & Varaiya, P., 1996. "The Economics Of Traffic Information: A State-of-the-art Report," Institute of Transportation Studies, Research Reports, Working Papers, Proceedings qt6bj9g732, Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Berkeley.
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    1. Chan, Shirley & Malchow, Matthew & Kanafani, Adib, 1997. "An Exploration Of The Market For Traffic Information," Institute of Transportation Studies, Research Reports, Working Papers, Proceedings qt1vt2r75b, Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Berkeley.
    2. Chan, Shirley & Malchow, Matthew & Kanafani, Adib, 1997. "An Exploration of the Market for Traffic Information," University of California Transportation Center, Working Papers qt2j1347d4, University of California Transportation Center.

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