Household Expenditure Patterns for Carbohydrate Sources in Russia

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• carbohydrate sources
• consumer demand
• demographic variables
• household survey
• russia
• shonkwiler and yen consistent two-step estimation procedure