International consumption comparisons: OECD versus LDC

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. T...

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Main Author: Selvanathan, E. Antony 1954- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore World Scientific Pub. Co. c2003
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Online Access:FHN01
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Summary: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
Physical Description:xxvii, 325 p. ill
ISBN:9789812795656

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