Food Consumption of Urban and Rural Residents in China: Theoretical Model, Empirical Analysis and Policy Implications

Author: Li Dongsheng
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: Based on a substantial amount of data and practical investigations, the author of this book has studied the changes in the income and price elasticity of food consumption demand among urban and rural residents during the processes of marketization and urbanization. The book specifically discusses the implications of the research findings for agricultural development policies, food and agricultural product circulation policies, and consumption policies. Due to the author's systematic summary of theoretical models and empirical analytical tools applicable to food consumption demand analysis, as well as the collection of a large amount of primary materials and data, this book also holds considerable methodological and reference value for researchers concerned with issues such as consumption changes, rural reforms, and urbanization.