Abstract
We compare the empirical performance of unitary and collective labor supply models, using representative data from the Dutch DNB Household Survey. We conduct a nonparametric analysis that avoids the distortive impact of an erroneously specified functional form for the preferences and/or the intrahousehold bargaining process. Our analysis focuses on the goodness of fit of the two behavioral models. To guarantee a fair comparison, we complement this goodness-of-fit analysis with a power analysis. Our results strongly favor the collective approach to modeling the behavior of multiperson households.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 267-274 |
Journal | Review of Economics and Statistics |
Volume | 90 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |