Study on the Role of Income in Ensuring Food Security in Romania

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role that income has on food security. For this, with the help of data provided by national institutions (National Institute of Statistics) and international (FAOSTAT), it will be possible to analyze the evolution of certain indicators regarding living standards, food expenditures, income, and share, but also indicators that reveal ensuring food security. Following this analysis, a regression will be made between income as an independent variable and the indicator on food security (average dietary energy supply adequacy) straight dependent variable. Following this analysis, the research hypothesis will be validated according to which income has a direct and positive impact on ensuring food security.