|
| Cockerill, C.A.; Chilton, S.M.; Hutchinson, W. George. |
| A number of studies have tested economic models of household decision-making, yet there is no consensus regarding which is most appropriate for practical application. One area where the choice of household decision model has potentially important implications is the valuation of child health or safety. Few child health valuation studies have investigated household decision-making models, typically adopting the simplifying unitary model. This study aims to determine the implications of household decision making models on the magnitude of a child safety premium. To achieve this, a stated preference survey is conducted amongst farm households in Northern Ireland to ascertain mothers and fathers individual preferences regarding the value of reducing the risk... |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Consumer/Household Economics; Farm Management. |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/7983 |
