International Consumption Comparisons:OECD Versus LDC

E A Selvanathan and S Selvanathan
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E A Selvanathan: Griffith University, Australia
S Selvanathan: Griffith University, Australia
Authors registered in the RePEc Author Service: Saroja Selvanathan and Eliyathamby Antony Selvanathan

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Abstract: This book presents an analysis of consumption patterns in the OECD (rich) and LDC (poor) countries using recent data (1950–1998) and econometric methodology for a number of broadly aggregated consumer goods. The income elasticity estimates for the 46 countries and 9 commodity groups are tabulated. The reliability of these elasticity estimates, and also the demand theory hypotheses, are investigated using simulation techniques.

Keywords: Consumer Demand; International Consumption Comparison; Stochastic Index Numbers; Testing Demand Theory Hypotheses (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A1 D0 E0 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2003
ISBN: 9789810240059
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Chapters in this book:

Ch 1 An Overview of International Consumption Patterns , pp 1-29

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Ch 2 Consumer Demand Models , pp 31-70

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Ch 3 Data Analysis: OECD Countries , pp 71-123

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Ch 4 Data Analysis: Less Developed Countries , pp 125-168

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Ch 5 A Comparison of Consumption Patterns in the OECD and LD Countries , pp 169-185

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Ch 6 Stochastic Price and Quantity Index Numbers , pp 187-226

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Ch 7 Testing Demand Theory Hypotheses: OECD and LD Countries , pp 227-247

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Ch 8 A Comparison of Alternative Demand Systems , pp 249-266

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Ch 9 The Structure of Preferences: OECD and LD Countries , pp 267-293

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