Journal of Rural Development
An Analysis of Inequality in Food Consumption
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AuthorRhee, Jaehyun
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Publication Date2025.12.21
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Original
This study analyses the impact of recent changes in food consumption conditions, such as rising prices, on the inequality of food consumption. Thus, the Gini-coefficient approach was applied. Using the derived Gini coefficients, disparities by age and income were examined, and regression analysis was conducted to identify consumer characteristics affecting inequality. The results show no distinct inequality trends in food expenditure and procurement cycles; however, inequality in online and eco-friendly food purchases increased slightly in 2023, with the gap particularly larger in online purchases. Overall, food expenditure showed the highest level of inequality, with more pronounced inequality observed among consumers in their 20s and 30s and in low-income groups. These findings suggest that the degree of inequality in food consumption varies by consumption type and consumer characteristics, highlighting the need for differentiated approaches in future policy design.
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