A Possible Economic Basis for the Gravity Model

R.A. Cochrane

doi:10.3828/jtep.1975.9.1.34

January 1, 1975Journal of transport economics and policy

A Possible Economic Basis for the Gravity Model

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Key Points

Explore the relationship between economic theory and the gravity model for understanding travel demand.
Derived the gravity model for trip distribution.
Related the model to general economic principles.
Clarified the economic foundations of the gravity model.
Suggested implications for travel demand based on economic variables.

Implication

This analysis derives the gravity model for trip distribution, highlighting economic factors influencing travel demand.

Abstract

In the hope of improving our understanding of the demand for travel, the author presents his derivation of the gravity model for trip distribution, and relates it to general economic theory.

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