WHO WEARS THE PANTS IN THE FAMILY: POWER DISTRIBUTION IN FAMILY CONSUMPTION

This paper combines the Becker family production model with a cooperative bargaining model to analyze power distribution within the family. Family consumption decisions are often made by one person, but for several people, suggesting traditional decision theory is inadequate. Using data gathered in Israel, we show the significance of family relationships in purchasing behavior.

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Year of publication:	2000
Authors:	Just, David R. ; Heiman, Amir ; Zilberman, David
Institutions:	Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA
Subject:	Consumer/Household Economics \| Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	2000 Annual meeting, July 30-August 2, Tampa, FL.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	The text is part of a series 2000 Annual meeting, July 30-August 2, Tampa, FL Number 21739
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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