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Experimental Studies of Consumer Demand Behavior Using Laboratory Animals

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Using laboratory animals as subjects, two series of experimental studies of consumer demand behavior are reported. The experiments show that laboratory animals will change consumption patterns in response to changes in the budget set, consuming more of the lower priced commodities and less of the higher priced commodities. Large rotations in the budget line for essential commodities resulted in severe disruption of consumer behavior. The experiments demonstrate the feasibility of using non‐human subjects in laboratory studies of economic behavior.
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  • Kagel, John H, et al, 1975. "Experimental Studies of Consumer Demand Behavior Using Laboratory Animals," Economic Inquiry, Western Economic Association International, vol. 13(1), pages 22-38, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:ecinqu:v:13:y:1975:i:1:p:22-38
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