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2008

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Regional Electricity In The United States, Sergio Luis Contreras Jan 2008

Regional Electricity In The United States, Sergio Luis Contreras

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Elasticity coefficients are estimated for the different regions in the United States. Residential, commercial, industrial, and the nonprofit sectors are examined. Demographic, climatic, and regional variables are used to estimate electricity demand. The negative income estimator that appears when paired with the number of households estimator implies that residential electricity is an inferior good. Even though it is a substitute good, natural gas does not show any significance for any sectors in the economy.


Regional Real Property Valuation Forecast Accuracy, Katherine Nicole Cote Jan 2008

Regional Real Property Valuation Forecast Accuracy, Katherine Nicole Cote

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The purpose of this study is to identify, evaluate, and critique four econometric and statistical alternatives to present forecasting practices for property valuation forecasts: (1) a traditional income elasticity method, (2) a regional structural econometric model, (3) a statistical ARIMA method, and (4) trend analysis. Forecast evaluation for 2001-2007 will be conducted for the property valuations of Single and Multi-Family residences and Commercial and Industrial properties in El Paso, Texas (MSA).