Normalization and Correlation of Cross-Nested Logit Models

The authors address two fundamental issues associated with the use of cross-nested logit models. On the one hand, they justify the adequate normalization of the model proposed by Wen and Koppelman [Wen, C.-H., Koppelman, F.S., 2001. The generalized nested logit model. Transportation Research Part B 35(7), 627-641]. On the other hand, they provide an analysis of the correlation structure of the CNL, based on random utility theory. The authors evaluate the validity of the approximation proposed by Papola [Papola, A., 2004. Some developments on the cross-nested logit model. Transportation Research B 38(9), 833-851], both using theoretical arguments and numerical examples based on the exact formula of the correlation.

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  http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6V99-4NC50BB-1/2/839357a99d17441ca671719da18ebff7
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  • Abstract reprinted with permission from Elsevier
• Authors:
  • Abbe, E
  • Bierlaire, M
  • Toledo, T
• Publication Date: 2007-8

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Appendices; Figures; References;
• Pagination: pp 795-808
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Part B: Methodological
  • Volume: 41
  • Issue Number: 7
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • ISSN: 0191-2615
  • Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/01912615

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Correlation analysis; Logits; Mathematical models; Normal distributions; Numerical analysis; Random functions; Route choice; Utility theory
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Economics; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01053989
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 12 2007 8:35AM