Abstract

MUNOZ CONDE, Manuel. Estimation of scale equivalences. Rev.econ.inst. [online]. 2014, vol.16, n.30, pp.99-130. ISSN 0124-5996.

The aim of this paper is to show the methodology and the main results of a scale estimation study of consumption equivalence. The prices in the estimation of the demand equations were obtained using a new methodology proposed by Lewbel and used by Perali. The estimation models support the conclusion that the calculations of equivalent scale obtained satisfy certain desirable properties in this type of measurement.

Keywords : Adult equivalent; equivalence scales in consumption; Lewbel prices; poverty.

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