Determinants of food demend among rural households in Borno state, Nigeria

This study uses a food consumption survey of rural households to examine the determinants of food demand in Borno State, Nigeria. The Linear-Approximate Almost Idea Demand System (LA/AIDS) model was used in analysis of data. Results showed that the income elasticities (expenditure) for animal protei...

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Main Authors: Amaza, P., Fregene, T.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 2008
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/90772
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description This study uses a food consumption survey of rural households to examine the determinants of food demand in Borno State, Nigeria. The Linear-Approximate Almost Idea Demand System (LA/AIDS) model was used in analysis of data. Results showed that the income elasticities (expenditure) for animal protein and fat & oil are positive but greater than one, while those of cereals, legumes, roots & tubers and vegetables & fruits were less than one but positive. The policy implication of this finding is that due to the high cost of animal protein, it is important to introduce new recipe of legume-based food in order to supplement protein intake.
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spelling CGSpace907722023-06-13T04:23:19Z Determinants of food demend among rural households in Borno state, Nigeria Amaza, P. Fregene, T. food demand rural households animal protein root and tuber food consumption This study uses a food consumption survey of rural households to examine the determinants of food demand in Borno State, Nigeria. The Linear-Approximate Almost Idea Demand System (LA/AIDS) model was used in analysis of data. Results showed that the income elasticities (expenditure) for animal protein and fat & oil are positive but greater than one, while those of cereals, legumes, roots & tubers and vegetables & fruits were less than one but positive. The policy implication of this finding is that due to the high cost of animal protein, it is important to introduce new recipe of legume-based food in order to supplement protein intake. 2008 2018-02-06T12:14:41Z 2018-02-06T12:14:41Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/90772 en Limited Access Amaza, P. & Fregene, T. (2008). Determinants of food demand among rural households in Borno state, Nigeria. The Empirical Economics Letters, 7(6), 607-613.
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rural households
animal protein
root and tuber food
consumption
Amaza, P.
Fregene, T.
Determinants of food demend among rural households in Borno state, Nigeria
title Determinants of food demend among rural households in Borno state, Nigeria
title_full Determinants of food demend among rural households in Borno state, Nigeria
title_fullStr Determinants of food demend among rural households in Borno state, Nigeria
title_full_unstemmed Determinants of food demend among rural households in Borno state, Nigeria
title_short Determinants of food demend among rural households in Borno state, Nigeria
title_sort determinants of food demend among rural households in borno state nigeria
topic food demand
rural households
animal protein
root and tuber food
consumption
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