A Further Note on Determinants of Geographic Living-Cost Differentials

Cebula, Richard and Alexander, Gigi and Koch, James (1991): A Further Note on Determinants of Geographic Living-Cost Differentials. Published in: Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance , Vol. 32, No. 4 (15 December 1992): pp. 144-147.

Abstract

This note seeks to add to the literature on geographic living-cost differentials by investigating the determinants of geographic living-cost differentials among the 67 counties in the state of Florida for the year 1988. In addition to certain variables suggested in the existing literature, the investigation includes a number of previously neglected variables that influences living-cost differentials.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: living-cost differentials; Florida counties, year 1988
• Subjects: R - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics > R2 - Household Analysis > R20 - General; R - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics > R2 - Household Analysis > R22 - Other Demand

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