The theory of stochastic dynamics of an inhomogeneous quantum system is being explored in this work by calculating the decay rate from a metastable state of a Brownian particle under the influence of quantum state-dependent friction and diffusion. We begin with the appropriate c-number...

This paper investigates the divergence between the two Hicksian welfare measures of non-traded amenity improvement associated with housing. First, the Hicksian surplus measures for amenity changes are analytically developed based on explicit specification of utility structures. A hedonic...

This paper applies the hedonic technique to investigate the effectiveness of bene- fit transfer methodologies in a statistically controlled, repeated sampling scheme. Benefit transfers are carried out on several sets of 1,000 pairs of random, non-overlapping sub-samples drawn from a Chicago...

This article compares the discrete choice random utility model and the hedonic property value model in estimating the benefits of cleaning up Waukegan Harbor, a Superfund site on the Great Lakes. The study uses survey-based conjoint choice data on housing preferences and market data on housing...

This paper combines a new, large household-level data set with the two-stage hedonic- estimation technique to derive new estimates of willingness to pay (WTP) for reduced air pollution. The WTP estimates are found robust against functional-form specification. Marginal WTP estimates for a...