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A new approach to estimating Engel elasticities from concentration curves.

Authors :
Podder, Nripesh
Tran-Nam, Binh
Source :
Oxford Economic Papers; Apr94, Vol. 46 Issue 2, p262, 15p, 3 Charts, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Proposes a procedure for estimating Engel elasticities using the Lorenz/concentration curve approach. Flexibility in permitting the estimation of standard errors; Presentation of empirical results using Australian unit record household expenditure.

Subjects

Subjects :
ELASTICITY (Economics)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00307653
Volume :
46
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Oxford Economic Papers
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9501264520
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.oep.a042128