An Empirical Study of The Determinants of Household Food Consumption Expenditure In Gombe State
Journal Title: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 9
Abstract
The study is an empirical analysis of the determinants of household food consumption expenditure in Gombe state of Nigeria. The study used 2014/2015 General Household Survey data conducted by The National Bureau of Statistics of Nigeria, and a sample of400 households was selected using multi-stage sampling technique. The result was analysed using ordinary least square regression model. Findings of the study revealed the significant impact of marital status and income of household head on food consumption expenditure. However, the study concluded that both demographic characteristics and economic factors affect household decision to consume on food in the study area. Therefore, the study recommends that there is need to provide employment opportunities among households including those with polygamous and monogamous marriages which aimed at fine-tuning their food consumption expenditure and ensuring a higher standard of living. Decision makers should also formulate policies aimed at increasing income level of workers so as to enhance their food purchasing power, reduce food insecurity and reduce poverty relative to food which ensure a higher standard of living in the study area.
Authors and Affiliations
Umar, Mansur Bata, Prof. H. M. Aliero, Dr. N. M. Gatawa, SUNDAY ELIJAH
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