We discuss the theoretical properties (and the empirical results obtained for Italy in the years 1987-2000) of a recently-introduced method for the inclusion of demographic variables in complete demand systems. The main merit of the proposed procedure - labeled DM2, or Decomposition Model of the effects of Demographic Metamorphosis - is that it permits researchers to decompose in two main components ("cost" and "style") the effects on consumer behavior of any demographic characteristic, in a theoretically-consistent framework, with simple algebra, standard statistical software running on ordinary PCs, and only one cross section of data (i.e. with no variation in prices) - although applications to several years, with price variability, are possible, too.

Equivalence scales: a fresh look at an old problem. Theory and empirical evidence / G. DE SANTIS; M. MALTAGLIATI. - STAMPA. - (2004), pp. 29-53.

Equivalence scales: a fresh look at an old problem. Theory and empirical evidence

DE SANTIS, GUSTAVO;MALTAGLIATI, MAURO
2004

Abstract

We discuss the theoretical properties (and the empirical results obtained for Italy in the years 1987-2000) of a recently-introduced method for the inclusion of demographic variables in complete demand systems. The main merit of the proposed procedure - labeled DM2, or Decomposition Model of the effects of Demographic Metamorphosis - is that it permits researchers to decompose in two main components ("cost" and "style") the effects on consumer behavior of any demographic characteristic, in a theoretically-consistent framework, with simple algebra, standard statistical software running on ordinary PCs, and only one cross section of data (i.e. with no variation in prices) - although applications to several years, with price variability, are possible, too.
2004
3790801089
Household behaviour, equivalence scales and well-being
29
53
G. DE SANTIS; M. MALTAGLIATI
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