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Turning Point Analysis: Using Survey Research to Call Changes in Consumer Behavior and Predict Sales Taxes
Author(s) -
Macdonald Douglas A.,
Haggard Lois
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
public budgeting and finance
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.694
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1540-5850
pISSN - 0275-1100
DOI - 10.1111/1540-5850.00884
Subject(s) - dilemma , revenue , point (geometry) , survey research , consumer behaviour , survey data collection , marketing , economics , econometrics , business , accounting , statistics , mathematics , geometry , socioeconomics
Forecasters often disagree on revenue predictions because of differing techniques. Some states, such as Utah, have turned to the use of survey research methods to avoid this dilemma. This article reviews many of the national forecasting models examining consumer sentiment currently in use. And it compares the Utah experience with surveys used in other states.