A Convenient Utility Function with Giffen Behaviour

Author

Haagsma, Rein

Source

ISRN Economics

Issue

Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2012-10-17

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

4

Main Subjects

Economy

Abstract EN

The paper proposes a simple utility function that can generate Giffen behaviour.

The function suggests an alternative direction where Giffen behaviour can be found and also implies a convenient framework for empirical testing.

Moreover, because of its simple form, the utility function is well-suited for teaching purposes.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Haagsma, Rein. 2012. A Convenient Utility Function with Giffen Behaviour. ISRN Economics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

Haagsma, Rein. A Convenient Utility Function with Giffen Behaviour. ISRN Economics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484772

American Medical Association (AMA)

Haagsma, Rein. A Convenient Utility Function with Giffen Behaviour. ISRN Economics. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484772

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-484772