Global Consumption Patterns, Quality and Food Demand

Clements, Kenneth W.; Vo, Long Hai

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“…For example, Kee et al ( 2008 ) use a modified‐GDP‐function approach and find average price elasticities in 117 countries to be in the range of −4.05 (Japan) to −1.04 (Gambia) for about 4,600 traded products. Recently, Clements and Vo ( 2021 ) utilise a demand model similar to ours and found that price elasticities across 176 countries ranges from −4.72 (Luxembourg) to −0.20 (Niger) for 9 broad commodity aggregates. 13 In general, our results agree with those of previous research which shows that elasticities are lower when income falls.…”

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COVID‐19 test‐kit trade and trade policy: Implications for developing countries

2022

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At the centre of the multi‐dimensional impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic, the shortage of medical supplies in countries with weaker healthcare systems significantly reduced the effectiveness of national and international public health interventions. Using a database of test‐kit trade flows and barriers, we estimate the price responsiveness of test‐kit demand in a global sample of countries. These estimates allow us to investigate the degree to which import tariffs by leading producers could result in a disruption in global supply chains, price increases, and welfare loss. Simulation experiments indicate that the combination of rising demand for test kits and import dependence magnifies the impact of trade barriers on consumer welfare and this impact is more profound for developing countries.

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Nutritional Demand and Consumption Pattern: A Case Study of Pakistan

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Nutrition problems persist over several decades in most developing countries. Poor and vulnerable households in low-income countries do not have sufficient disposable sources to access adequate and diverse diets. This study analyzes the household nutrition consumption patterns in Pakistan at a provincial level. The log-linear Engel’s curve approach is applied using household-level data comprising 16,340 households from the Pakistan Household Integrated Expenditure survey (HIES) between 2018 and 2019. The results of the estimated income and household size elasticities reveal that any variation in the households’ income brings major changes in their diets, whereas an increase in household size, ceteris paribus (impact of all other factors are held constant), increases the demand for all nutritional intakes except thiamine and cholesterol. Furthermore, the estimated income elasticities for the four provinces provided similarities and differences in the nutritional consumption patterns of households. On the basis of income elasticities, we find the same nutrition pattern in Sindh and Baluchistan and a similar nutrition pattern in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. Finally, the estimated income elasticities show poor nutritional consumption patterns in Sindh and Baluchistan as compared to Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Thus, there is a need to generate nutritional policies in each province, and people should make wise nutrient-dense choices from all food commodities groups. Moreover, this study applies a unique approach to estimate the income elasticities for 17 nutrients using household survey data within the same framework of Engel’s curve. The findings of this study have important implications for public policy aiming at malnutrition alleviation and understanding dietary change in Pakistan.

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Global Consumption Patterns, Quality and Food Demand

Cited by 2 publications

References 55 publications

COVID‐19 test‐kit trade and trade policy: Implications for developing countries

COVID‐19 test‐kit trade and trade policy: Implications for developing countries

Nutritional Demand and Consumption Pattern: A Case Study of Pakistan

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