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Preference Revelation for Public Goods: an Empirical Analysis

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  • D.A.L. Auld

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Using a micro data base of almost 1300 households, this article examines the relationship between fiscal preference (for local and provincial goods) and respondent characteristics. Since individuals were asked if expenditure on a particular functional area was sufficient, a binary dependent variable model was used to test a variety of hypotheses regarding fiscal preferences.

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  • D.A.L. Auld, 1980. "Preference Revelation for Public Goods: an Empirical Analysis," Public Finance Review, , vol. 8(3), pages 277-289, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:pubfin:v:8:y:1980:i:3:p:277-289
    DOI: 10.1177/109114218000800302
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