Intrahousehold allocation and gender relations : new empirical evidence (Inglés)

The paper reviews recent theory and empirical evidence testing unitary versus collective models of the household. In contrast to the unitary model, the collective model posits that individuals within households have different preferences and do not pool their income. Moreover, the collective model predicts that intrahousehold allocations reflect differences in preferences and "bargaining power" of individuals within the household. Using new household...
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BOLETÍN DEL BANCO MUNDIAL

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