Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/90922 
Year of Publication: 
2013
Series/Report no.: 
Texto para Discussão No. 1829
Publisher: 
Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada (IPEA), Brasília
Abstract (Translated): 
This study estimates demand elasticities for staple foods in Brazil taking into account the differences in demand behaviour across urban and rural areas. We analyze microdata from 2002/2003 household expenditure survey (POF), conducted by IBGE. The methodology adopted in demand estimation is based on the Linear Almost Ideal Demand System (LA/AIDS). The results will give us a better understanding of the disparities of the consumption patterns across rural and urban areas in Brazil and provide useful tools in the improvement of public policy related issues.
Subjects: 
demand elasticity
consumer demand system
linear almost ideal demand system
JEL: 
C21
C81
D12
Q11
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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