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Szacowanie popytu na e-usługi przy zastosowaniu funkcji Törnquista
The Use of Törnquist Functions to Estimating of Demand for E-Services

Author(s): Robert Wolny
Subject(s): Media studies, Financial Markets, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Instytut Badań Rynku, Konsumpcji i Koniunktur
Keywords: e-services; demand estimation; Törnquist functions;

Summary/Abstract: The main aim of the article is to show usage of non-linear function in modelling demand for e-services. The article shows using Törnquist functions to estimate the demand for e-services, including determination of the minimum income level, at which demand shall be disclosed, and the saturation level of eservices. Econometric modelling is based on the results of research conducted in two research projects: Market of E-Services in Poland – Functioning and Development Directions and E-Consumers in Europe. Comparative Analysis of Behaviour financed by the National Science Centre.

  • Issue Year: 2/2014
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 234-244
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish