Representing random utility choice models with neural networks
Motivated by the successes of deep learning, we propose a class of neural network-based
discrete choice models, called RUMnets, inspired by the random utility maximization (RUM) …
discrete choice models, called RUMnets, inspired by the random utility maximization (RUM) …
A Comprehensive Survey of Large Language Models in Management: Applications, Challenges, and Opportunities
This survey examines the transformative impact of Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI-
driven systems across three critical and interconnected business domains: Finance …
driven systems across three critical and interconnected business domains: Finance …
Model-free assortment pricing with transaction data
We study the problem when a firm sets prices for products based on the transaction data,
that is, which product past customers chose from an assortment and what were the historical …
that is, which product past customers chose from an assortment and what were the historical …
Estimating stockout costs and optimal stockout rates: a case on the management of ugly produce inventory
Efficiently managing inventories requires an accurate estimation of stockout costs. This
estimation is complicated by challenges in determining how to compensate consumers …
estimation is complicated by challenges in determining how to compensate consumers …
Machine learning for demand estimation in long tail markets
Random coefficient multinomial logit models are widely used to estimate customer
preferences from sales data. However, these estimation models can only allow for products …
preferences from sales data. However, these estimation models can only allow for products …
Estimating the stockout-based demand spillover effect in a fashion retail setting
Problem definition: In brick-and-mortar fashion retail stores, inventory stockouts are frequent.
When a specific size of a fashion product is out of stock, the unmet demand might not be …
When a specific size of a fashion product is out of stock, the unmet demand might not be …
Multi-choice preferences learning and assortment recommendation in e-commerce
H Lin, X Li, L Wu - Available at SSRN 4035033, 2022 - papers.ssrn.com
In the fast-growing e-commerce industry, optimizing revenue management is of utmost
importance. Discrete choice models have widely been used to describe customer …
importance. Discrete choice models have widely been used to describe customer …
Modeling, Prediction, Assortment and Price Optimization Under Consumer Choice Behavior
Understanding how consumers make choices is of paramount importance, as it offers
insights into consumer purchase behavior across multiple products, enables accurate …
insights into consumer purchase behavior across multiple products, enables accurate …
Estimating Discrete Choice Demand Models with Sparse Market-Product Shocks
We propose a new approach to estimating the random coefficient logit demand model for
differentiated products when the vector of market-product level shocks is sparse. Assuming …
differentiated products when the vector of market-product level shocks is sparse. Assuming …
Scalable estimation of multinomial response models with random consideration sets
A standard assumption in the fitting of unordered multinomial response models for J
mutually exclusive nominal categories, on cross-sectional or longitudinal data, is that the …
mutually exclusive nominal categories, on cross-sectional or longitudinal data, is that the …