1. Introduction --; 2. A Dynamic Theory of Decision Processes --; 2.1 The Panel Data-Based Discrete Choice Approach --; 2.2 The Master Equation View in Dynamic Choice Processes --; 2.3 The Decision Process --; 2.4 The Equations of Motion --; 2.5 Parameter Estimation --; 2.6 Selection Criteria for the Examples --; 3. Shocks in Urban Evolution --; 3.1 Introduction --; 3.2 A Stochastic Model on Shocks in Urban Evolution --; 4. Intra --; Urban Migration --; 4.1 Introduction --; 4.2 A Stochastic Model on Intra-Urban Dynamics --; 5. Inter-Regional Migration --; 5.1 Introduction --; 5.2 The Stochastic Migration Model --; 5.3 Comparative Analysis of Inter-Regional Migration --; 6. Chaotic Evolution of Migratory Systems --; 6.1 Introduction --; 6.2 The Migratory Master Equation and Mean Value Equations for Interacting Populations --; 6.3 Chaotic Behaviour of Migratory Trajectories --; 6.4 Conclusion --; 7. Spatial Interaction Models and their Micro-Foundation --; 7.1 Introduction to Spatial Urban Theory --; 7.2 A Service System as the Basis of the Model --; 7.3 A Master Equation Approach --; 7.4 The Quasi-Deterministic Equations to the Dynamic Service Sector Model --; 7.5 The Stationary Solution of the Service Sector Model --; 7.6 Dynamic Simulations and their Interpretation --; 7.7 Concluding Comments --; 8. Further Applications and Extensions --; 8.1 Knowledge, Innovation, Productivity --; 8.2 Economic Cycles --; 8.3 Housing and Labour Market --; 8.4 Concluding Remarks --; 9. Appendix: The Master Equation --; 9.1 Deterministic and Probabilistic Description of Systems --; 9.2 Some General Concepts of Probability Theory --; 9.3 The Derivation of the Master Equation --; 9.4 The Stationary Solution of the Master Equation for Detailed Balance --; 9.5 The Stationary Solution of the Master Equation of Chapter 4 --; 9.6 The Stationary Solution of the Master Equation of Chapter 5 --; 9.7 The Embedding of Random Utility Theory --; 9.8 The Construction of Configurational Transition Rates via Panel Data --; References.