Household Expenditure Patterns for Carbohydrate Sources in Russia

By: Shiptsova, Rimma; Goodwin, Harold L., Jr.; Holcomb, Rodney B.
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Shiptsova, Rimma; Goodwin, Harold L., Jr.; Holcomb, Rodney B., Household Expenditure Patterns for Carbohydrate Sources in Russia, Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Volume 29, Issue 2, August 2004, Pages 296-307

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This study provides a unique view of the demand for carbohydrate sources in Russia at the household level. The data used in this analysis were obtained from a 1996 survey in eight Russian metropolitan areas. An almost ideal demand system (AIDS) model is used to examine the expenditures for potatoes, bread, flour, rice, and pasta. The impacts of household demographic factors on the consumption of carbohydrates are also discussed.
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