期刊名称：Dundee Discussion Papers in Economics / Department of Economic Studies, University of Dundee
印刷版ISSN：1473-236X
出版年度：2009
卷号：1
出版社：Dundee University
摘要：This paper develops a theoretical model for the demand of alcohol where intensity and
frequency of consumption are separate choices made by individuals in order to maximize
their utility. While distinguishing between intensity and frequency of consumption may be
unimportant for many goods, this is clearly not the case with alcohol where the likelihood of
harm depends not only on the total consumed but also on the pattern of use. The results from
the theoretical model are applied to data from rural Australia in order to investigate the
factors that affect the patterns of alcohol use for this population group. This research can play
an important role in informing policies by identifying those factors which influence
preferences for patterns of risky alcohol use and those groups and communities who are most
at risk of harm.
关键词：alcohol, demand model, patterns of consumption
