Is Giffen behaviour compatible with the axioms of consumer theory?

Peter G. Moffatt

doi:10.1016/S0304-4068(02)00033-2

Is Giffen behaviour compatible with the axioms of consumer theory?

Peter G. Moffatt

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Abstract

A family of direct utility functions is constructed which exhibit the characteristic of Giffenity, while satisfying the axioms of convexity and monotonicity. The approach starts by specifying a price offer curve, C₀, with a required backward-bending segment. Then a set of convex indifference curves is constructed having price offer curve arbitrarily close to C₀.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	259-267
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of Mathematical Economics
Volume	37
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0304-4068(02)00033-2
Publication status	Published - 2002

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