Innovations in Bayesian Econometrics: Theory, Techniques, and Economic Analysis

A special issue of Econometrics (ISSN 2225-1146).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 1144

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Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, ongoing innovations in Bayesian econometric theories and estimation techniques have demonstrated the substantial advantages of Bayesian econometrics over other methods. In this context, this Special Issue seeks to present a carefully curated selection of research articles that exemplify these advancements in a timely manner.

Both theoretical papers and applied works addressing important economic and financial issues are welcome. Areas of Bayesian analysis may include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Cluster analysis;
  • Density forecasting;
  • Distribution theory;
  • Factor models;
  • Global–local shrinkage;
  • Graphical models;
  • Machine learning;
  • Mixed-frequency methods;
  • Mixture models;
  • Model averaging and selection;
  • Multivariate analysis;
  • Network models;
  • Non- and semiparametric inferences;
  • Optimization;
  • Quantile regression;
  • Spatial models;
  • State-space models;
  • Tensor analysis;
  • Uncertainty quantification;
  • Variable selection.

I look forward to receiving your original contributions.

Dr. Deborah Gefang
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • non- and semiparametric inferences
  • mixture models
  • vector autoregressions
  • quantile regression
  • mixed-frequency methods
  • state-space models
  • forecasting
  • parameter shrinkage and variable selection
  • uncertainty
  • machine learning

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Impact of Areal Factors on Students’ Travel Mode Choices: A Bayesian Spatial Analysis
by Amin Azimian and Alireza Azimian
Econometrics 2024, 12(4), 30; https://doi.org/10.3390/econometrics12040030 - 26 Oct 2024
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A preliminary analysis of the 2018/2019 Austin Travel Survey indicated that most off-campus students in Travis County, TX, tend to use cars rather than more sustainable transportation modes, significantly contributing to traffic congestion and environmental impact. This study aims to analyze the impacts [...] Read more.
A preliminary analysis of the 2018/2019 Austin Travel Survey indicated that most off-campus students in Travis County, TX, tend to use cars rather than more sustainable transportation modes, significantly contributing to traffic congestion and environmental impact. This study aims to analyze the impacts of areal factors, including environmental and transportation factors, on students’ choices of travel mode in order to promote more sustainable transport behaviors. Additionally, we investigate the presence of spatial correlation and unobserved heterogeneity in travel data and their effects on students’ travel mode choices. We have proposed two Bayesian models—a basic model and a spatial model—with structured and unstructured random-effect terms to perform the analysis. The results indicate that the inclusion of spatial random effects considerably improves model performance, suggesting that students’ choices of mode are likely influenced by areal factors often ‘unobserved’ in many individual travel mode choice surveys. Furthermore, we found that the average slope, sidewalk density, and bus-stop density significantly affect students’ travel mode choices. These findings provide insights into promoting sustainable transport systems by addressing environmental and infrastructural factors in an effort to reduce car dependency among students, thereby supporting sustainable urban development. Full article
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