On the Economics of State Lotteries
研究了国家彩票的经济学，重点分析彩票产品的需求、玩家动机及需求决定因素，并探讨以利润最大化为目标的彩票福利经济学。
This article examines several aspects of the economics of state lotteries, focusing primarily on the demand for lottery products. We begin by giving a descriptive overview. The succeeding sections examine the motivations for playing lottery games and evidence on the determinants of lottery demand. The final section considers the welfare economics of the apparent objective of lotteries—to maximize profits for the state.