Title :
The Economic Value of Converged Communications and Broadcasting Services Using Nonparametric Regression Approach
Author :
Choon-Mo Ahm ; Roh, Il-Soo
Author_Institution :
Techno-Econ. Anal. Team, Electron. & Telecommun. Res. Inst., Taejeon
Abstract :
We apply a semi-parametric estimator for binary discrete response data to the estimation of a dichotomous choice contingent valuation model. This estimator is based on the statistical modeling of so-called current status data in biostatistics. This methodology can be used without making non-theoretically motivated assumptions on consumer´ preferences. The approach is illustrated using a contingent valuation survey of willingness to pay for next generation converged communications and broadcasting services
Keywords :
broadcasting; parameter estimation; regression analysis; telecommunication services; binary discrete response data; biostatistics; broadcasting service; communication service; economic value; nonparametric regression approach; semiparametric estimator; statistical modeling; Broadcasting; Communication industry; Convergence; Cost accounting; Data mining; Environmental economics; Maximum likelihood estimation; Random variables; Telecommunication services; Timing;
Conference_Titel :
Technology Management for the Global Future, 2006. PICMET 2006
Conference_Location :
Istanbul
Print_ISBN :
1-890843-14-8
DOI :
10.1109/PICMET.2006.296779
