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Implicit Additive Preferences: A Further Generalization of the CES
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The CES is generalized by extension of the work of Hanoch (1975) resulting in implicit, direct and indirect relationships between utility and consumption. Expressions for substitution and income elasticities are developed and observed to be variable, rather than constant as in the CES case.Constant elasticity of substitution, implicit functions, preferences, demand