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What is the probability that a traveler with $50,000 income chooses to fly if the travel times and cost are the same for both
Utility for Car | Utility for Air |
param. | t stat | Param. | t stat | |
Constant | 0.63 | 1.931 | 0 | fixed |
Travel Time (mins) | -0.03 | -16.511 | -0.03 | -16.511 |
Travel Cost / Income ($/$) | -1238.02 | -6.834 | -1238.02 | -6.834 |
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