Contributions

  • Boehm, William T. - Contributor
  • LeBovit, Corinne B., 1917- - Contributor

Publication

1979 - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Economics, Statistics, and Cooperatives Service, Washington, D.C, District of Columbia

Language

English

Word Count

2,750 words, Guess

Page Count

11 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCHD9004 .G32

Description

Abstract: The impact of higher income and other demographic and socioeconomic changes on consumer's retail food expenditures at different income levels was examined for a twelve-year period. Food expenditures and incomes were compared by family groups according to families income. The study was based on the 1960-61 and 1972-73 Consumer Expenditure Surveys conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Dept. of Labor. Low-income families spent a slightly greater portion of their income for food in 1972-73 than they did in 1960-61, as food expenditures increased more than before-tax income. In contrast, higher income groups spent a smaller portion of their income for food. Away-from-home food expenditures (restaurant meals and snacks) increased for all income groups. Wealthieir families accounted for most of the expenditures in the away-from-home market. The income studied did not include in-kind transfers, other Government subsidies, private industry benefits, or the assist position of the different groups. The study was based on the most recent and comprehensive food expenditure data.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • ESCS -- no. 57

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