Tool
Equivalence Scales: Objective Methods. EASYPol Series 034
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This analytical tool illustrates how to use objective methods to derive Equivalence scales. The focus will be on the Engel method, on the Rothbarth method and on the Utility-based methods. The main difference between these methods is that the first two are based on proxy variables for the household well-being, while the last set of methods is based on the consideration of the overall preferences revealed by consumers.
For further information, see also:
- Equivalence Scales: General Aspects. EASYPol Series 032
- Equivalence Scales. Subjective Methods. EASYPol Series 033
This paper is part of a FAO Policy series: EASYPol-Resources for policy making (in agriculture, rural development and food security). To find other EASYPol series' resources, go to the Policy Support and Governance website>Resources and type "EASYPol" in the free text search.
Date
2005
Publisher
Bellu, L.G., Liberati, P.
Region
Global