Optimal linear and non-linear taxation models represent the ends of a spectrum of constraints on feasible tax systems. The continuum in between is little explored, despite the fact that nonlinear taxation Pareto dominates linear taxation, but linear taxation is the more common. The same is true...

A volume of recent experimental evidence suggests that individual preferences may not be independent of the consumer's vantage point. In particular agents may suffer from loss aversion (also known as the endowment effect and status quo bias). Allocations which appear desirable ex ante may...

Optimal linear and non-linear taxation models represent the ends of a spectrum of constraints on feasible tax systems. The continuum in between is little explored, despite the fact that nonlinear taxation Pareto dominates linear taxation, but linear taxation is the more common. The same is true...

A theory is proposed in which preferences are conditional on reference points. Preferences conditional on any given reference point satisfy the usual assumptions of cunsumer theory. Apart from a continuity condition, the only additional restriction is to rule out cycles of pairwise choice. The...

A volume of recent experimental evidence suggests that individual preferences may not be independent of the consumer's vantage point. In particular agents may suffer from loss aversion (also known as the endowment effect and status quo bias). Allocations which appear desirable ex ante may...

As the culminating volume in the DCP3 series, volume 9 will provide an overview of DCP3 findings and methods, a summary of messages and substantive lessons to be taken from DCP3, and a further discussion of cross-cutting and synthesizing topics across the first eight volumes. The introductory...

This book focuses on maternal conditions, childhood illness, and malnutrition. Specifically, the chapters address acute illness and undernutrition in children, principally under age 5. It also covers maternal mortality, morbidity, stillbirth, and influences to pregnancy and pre-pregnancy. It...

Mental, neurological, and substance use disorders are common, highly disabling, and associated with significant premature mortality. The impact of these disorders on the social and economic well-being of individuals, families, and societies is large, growing, and underestimated. Despite this...