A class of utility functions yielding linear demand functions.

Focuses on linear demand functions as a form for deriving properties of economic models. Use of linear demand functions in microeconomic textbooks to demonstrate different properties of demand; Adoption of linearity assumption for analytical convenience; Derivation of the utility function.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:	American Economist Vol. 40; no. 1; pp. 20 - 24
Main Authors:	Alperovich, Gershon, Weksler, Itzhak
Format:	Article
Published:	Sage Publications Inc. Spring96
Subjects:	Demand function Utility functions Mathematical models of economics
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Summary:	Focuses on linear demand functions as a form for deriving properties of economic models. Use of linear demand functions in microeconomic textbooks to demonstrate different properties of demand; Adoption of linearity assumption for analytical convenience; Derivation of the utility function.