Consider the following models: Model I: Consumption i = B1 + B2 income i + ui Model

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Consider the following models:
Model I: Consumption i = B1 + B2 income i + ui
Model II: Consumption i = A1 + A2 wealth i + vi
a. How would you decide which of the models is the "true" model?
b. Suppose you regress consumption on both income and wealth. How would this help you decide between the two models? Show the necessary details.
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Essentials of Econometrics

ISBN: 978-0073375847

4th edition

Authors: Damodar Gujarati, Dawn Porter

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