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spGARCH: An R-Package for Spatial and Spatiotemporal ARCH models
In this paper, a general overview on spatial and spatiotemporal ARCH models
is provided. In particular, we distinguish between three different spatial
ARCH-type models. In addition to the original definition of Otto et al. (2016),
we introduce an exponential spatial ARCH model in this paper. For this new
model, maximum-likelihood estimators for the parameters are proposed. In
addition, we consider a new complex-valued definition of the spatial ARCH
process. From a practical point of view, the use of the R-package spGARCH is
demonstrated. To be precise, we show how the proposed spatial ARCH models can
be simulated and summarize the variety of spatial models, which can be
estimated by the estimation functions provided in the package. Eventually, we
apply all procedures to a real-data example
Small numbers matching markets: Unstable and inefficient due to over-competition?
The extant literature on matching markets assumes ordinal preferences for matches, while bargaining within matches is mostly excluded. Central for this paper, however, is the bargaining over joint profits from potential matches. We investigate, both theoretically and experimentally, a seemingly simple allocation task in a 2x2 market with repeated negotiations. More than 75% of the experimental allocations are unstable, and 40% of the matches are inefficient (in cases where inefficiency is possible). By defining the novel concept 'altruistic core', we can explain the occurrence of inefficient matches as well as the significant behavioral differences among our six treatments. --matching market,price negotiation,optimal allocation,altruism
Spatial autoregressive fractionally integrated moving average model
In this paper, we introduce the concept of fractional integration for spatial
autoregressive models. We show that the range of the dependence can be
spatially extended or diminished by introducing a further fractional
integration parameter to spatial autoregressive moving average models (SARMA).
This new model is called the spatial autoregressive fractionally integrated
moving average model, briefly sp-ARFIMA. We show the relation to time-series
ARFIMA models and also to (higher-order) spatial autoregressive models.
Moreover, an estimation procedure based on the maximum-likelihood principle is
introduced and analysed in a series of simulation studies. Eventually, the use
of the model is illustrated by an empirical example of atmospheric fine
particles, so-called aerosol optical thickness, which is important in weather,
climate and environmental science
Framework fĂĽr die Nutzenargumentation des Produktinformationsmanagements
Zusammenfassung: Effizientes und effektives Produktinformationsmanagement (PIM) ist einer der Erfolgsfaktoren für moderne Geschäftsmodelle. Als wesentliche Teilaufgabe des Enterprise Content Management bildet es im Unternehmen eine Querschnittsfunktion, von der verschiedene Unternehmensbereiche profitieren: von der Beschaffung über die Lagerhaltung und Produktion bis zum Service. Gerade aus diesem Grund treten in den Unternehmen jedoch Schwierigkeiten bei der Identifikation und Quantifizierung der Nutzenpotenziale von PIM auf. Für die Nutzenanalyse ist eine PIM-Initiative an Geschäftstreiber zu koppeln, weil nur dadurch der Nutzen transparent gemacht werden kann. Dabei wird deutlich, dass die Verbesserung der Produktinformationsqualität als zentrales Ziel von PIM positiv auf einzelne Nutzendimensionen (Kosten, Zeit, Qualität und Umsatz) wirkt. Mithilfe des dargestellten Frameworks können in der Praxis schnell und einfach geeignete Nutzenpotenziale für die PIM-Initiative im eigenen Unternehmen identifiziert werden. Diese wiederum bilden die Grundlage einer Wirtschaftlichkeitsbetrachtung, die erforderlich ist, um eine PIM-Investition zu rechtfertige
Impact of academic authorship characteristics on article citations
Scientific self-evaluation practices are increasingly built on citation counts. Citation practices for the top journals in economics, psychology, and statistics illustrate article characteristics that influence citation frequencies. Citation counts differ between the investigated disciplines, with economics attracting the most citations and statistics the least. Although articles in statistics are cited less frequently, its proportion of uncited articles is the smallest of all three disciplines. Academic authorship characteristics clearly influence the number of citations. Having authors alphabetically ordered, a practice differently present in the investigated disciplines, increases citations. Further, the more authors there are, the more the article is cited, and a first author with a common surname has positive effects on citation counts, whereas two or more authors sharing a surname attracts fewer citations. In addition, the shorter the article’s title, the higher the number of citations
Online network monitoring
An important problem in network analysis is the online detection of anomalous behaviour. In this paper, we introduce a network surveillance method bringing together network modelling and statistical process control. Our approach is to apply multivariate control charts based on exponential smoothing and cumulative sums in order to monitor networks generated by temporal exponential random graph models (TERGM). The latter allows us to account for temporal dependence while simultaneously reducing the number of parameters to be monitored. The performance of the considered charts is evaluated by calculating the average run length and the conditional expected delay for both simulated and real data. To justify the decision of using the TERGM to describe network data, some measures of goodness of fit are inspected. We demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach by an empirical application, monitoring daily flights in the United States to detect anomalous patterns. © 2021, The Author(s)
A general framework for spatial GARCH models
In time-series analysis, particularly in finance, generalized autoregressive conditional heteroscedasticity (GARCH) models are widely applied statistical tools for modelling volatility clusters (i.e., periods of increased or decreased risk). In contrast, it has not been considered to be of critical importance until now to model spatial dependence in the conditional second moments. Only a few models have been proposed for modelling local clusters of increased risks. In this paper, we introduce a novel spatial GARCH process in a unified spatial and spatiotemporal GARCH framework, which also covers all previously proposed spatial ARCH models, exponential spatial GARCH, and time-series GARCH models. In contrast to previous spatiotemporal and time series models, this spatial GARCH allows for instantaneous spill-overs across all spatial units. For this common modelling framework, estimators are derived based on a non-linear least-squares approach. Eventually, the use of the model is demonstrated by a Monte Carlo simulation study and by an empirical example that focuses on real estate prices from 1995 to 2014 across the postal code areas of Berlin. A spatial autoregressive model is applied to the data to illustrate how locally varying model uncertainties (e.g., due to latent regressors) can be captured by the spatial GARCH-type models
Generalized Spatial and Spatiotemporal ARCH Models
In time-series analyses, particularly for finance, generalized autoregressive
conditional heteroscedasticity (GARCH) models are widely applied statistical
tools for modelling volatility clusters (i.e., periods of increased or
decreased risk). In contrast, it has not been considered to be of critical
importance until now to model spatial dependence in the conditional second
moments. Only a few models have been proposed for modelling local clusters of
increased risks. In this paper, we introduce a novel spatial GARCH process in a
unified spatial and spatiotemporal GARCH framework, which also covers all
previously proposed spatial ARCH models, exponential spatial GARCH, and
time-series GARCH models. In contrast to previous spatiotemporal and time
series models, this spatial GARCH allows for instantaneous spill-overs across
all spatial units. For this common modelling framework, estimators are derived
based on a non-linear least-squares approach. Eventually, the use of the model
is demonstrated by a Monte Carlo simulation study and by an empirical example
that focuses on real estate prices from 1995 to 2014 across the ZIP-Code areas
of Berlin. A spatial autoregressive model is applied to the data to illustrate
how locally varying model uncertainties (e.g., due to latent regressors) can be
captured by the spatial GARCH-type models
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