Aggregation, rank, and some historical Engel curves

Authors
Costa, DL
Citation
Dl. Costa, Aggregation, rank, and some historical Engel curves, ECON LETT, 70(2), 2001, pp. 183-186
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Economics
Journal title
ECONOMICS LETTERS
ISSN journal
01651765 → ACNP
Volume
70
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
183 - 186
Database
ISI
SICI code
0165-1765(200102)70:2<183:ARASHE>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
I find evidence for an Engel curve rank of three in both historical and rec ent data within the context of polynomial Engel curves. The results have im plications for specification and for aggregation of consumer demands. (C) 2 001 Elsevier Science BN. All rights reserved.