American Journal of Agricultural Economics · 1994 · 65 citations · 6 references
AgricultureAgricultural EconomicsEconomicsAgribusiness EconomicsFood EconomicsRural EconomicsAgricultural Household EconomicsFood ConsumptionFood Consumption EconomicsHousehold Food Consumption SurveysRural Consumption PatternsRural Household EconomicsConsumer Food DemandDurable Goods ConsumptionDurable Goods DemandFood Consumption Expenditure ElasticityFood Expenditure Elasticity EstimationRelative Price ChangesRural Consumer BehaviorRural Household Consumption Patterns
Abstract Chinese consumer behavior is analyzed based on rural Guangdong household survey data. For most food items, own‐price elasticities estimated with an AIDS model are inelastic. Commodity substitution due to relative price changes is small, except in the case of grain. Commodities most responsive to expenditure changes are meats, poultry, fruits, sweets, and durable goods.
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