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Cardinal vs. Characteristic Indices of Preference for Applied Welfare Economics

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  • Dale O. Stahl II

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The concept of cardinality is defined for a binary index of preference. The qualifications on the cardinality of the compensating and equivalent variations are examined in detail. It is argued that a characteristic index, such as the sign of the monotonic variation of consumer surplus, is adequate for most practical applications.

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  • Dale O. Stahl II, 1984. "Cardinal vs. Characteristic Indices of Preference for Applied Welfare Economics," Public Finance Review, , vol. 12(4), pages 473-486, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:pubfin:v:12:y:1984:i:4:p:473-486
    DOI: 10.1177/109114218401200405
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