Essays in the Theory and Measurement of Consumer Behaviour: In Honour of Sir Ric

Description: Essays in the Theory and Measurement of Consumer Behaviour: In Honour of Sir Richard Stone by Angus Deaton The eleven papers in this volume show work in the theory and measurement of consumer behaviour. The eminent contributors offer papers ranging from theory to econometrics, from Engel curves to labour supply and fertility, and from consumer demand in England to consumer behaviour in the USSR. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Edited by Angus Deaton, winner of the 2015 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, this volume features early work on the theory and measurement of consumer behaviour. Featuring contributions from leading economists such as Anthony Atkinson, Nicholas Stern, John Muellbauer and Deaton himself, the book offers papers on a wide range of topics. Topics covered range from theory to econometrics, from Engel curves to labour supply and fertility, and from consumer demand in England to consumer behaviour in the USSR. These papers were written and collected for this volume to honour Sir Richard Stone on the occasion of his retirement from his chair at the University of Cambridge. Author Biography Angus Deaton is Dwight D. Eisenhower Professor of Economics and International Affairs in the Department of Economics and the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. He is the author of many books, including The Great Escape: Health, Wealth, and the Origins of Inequality (2013). In 2015, he was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the analysis of consumption, poverty and welfare. Table of Contents Part I. The analysis of commodity demands: Introduction; 1. Some Engel curves W. M. Gorman; 2. Suggestions towards freeing systems of demand functions from a strait-jacket L. Johansen; 3. Theoretical and empirical approaches to consumer demand under rationing A. S. Deaton; 4. The independence transformation: a review and some further explorations H. Theil and K. Laitinen; 5. The analysis of consumption and demand in the USSR N. P. Fedorenko and N. J. Rimasheskaya; Part II: The theory of index numbers: Introduction; 6. On the constructability of consistent price indices between several periods simultaneously S. N. Afriat; 7. The economic theory of index numbers: a survey W. E. Diewert; Part III. The consumption function and durable goods: Introduction; 8. Testing neoclassical models of the demand for consumer durables J. Muellbauer; 9. Liquidity and inflation effects on consumers expenditure D. F. Hendry and T. Von Ungern Sternberg; Part IV. Other aspects: fertility and labour supply: Introduction; 10. On labour supply and commodity demands A. B. Atkinson and N. H. Stern; 11. Child spacing and numbers: an empirical analysis M. Nerlove and A. Razin. Promotional The eleven papers in this volume show work in the theory and measurement of consumer behaviour. Promotional "Headline" The eleven papers in this volume show work in the theory and measurement of consumer behaviour. Description for Bookstore The eleven papers in this volume show work in the theory and measurement of consumer behaviour. The eminent contributors offer papers ranging from theory to econometrics, from Engel curves to labour supply and fertility, and from consumer demand in England to consumer behaviour in the USSR. Description for Library The eleven papers in this volume show work in the theory and measurement of consumer behaviour. The eminent contributors offer papers ranging from theory to econometrics, from Engel curves to labour supply and fertility, and from consumer demand in England to consumer behaviour in the USSR. Details ISBN0521067553 Short Title ESSAYS IN THE THEORY & MEASURE Pages 356 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521067553 ISBN-13 9780521067553 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 339.47 Year 2008 Author Angus Deaton Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle In Honour of Sir Richard Stone Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9780521067553 UK Release Date 2008-07-10 AU Release Date 2008-07-10 NZ Release Date 2008-07-10 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises Publication Date 2008-07-10 Alternative 9780511984082 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91376423;

Price: 126.85 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2025-02-06T09:02:28.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10.88 AUD