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Changes in food, alcohol and cigarettes consumption during transition: Evidence from Russia

Herzfeld, Thomas; Huffman, Sonya K.; Oskam, Arie A.; & Rizov, Marian. (2009). Changes in food, alcohol and cigarettes consumption during transition: Evidence from Russia. Presented at the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, Milwaukee, WI.

Herzfeld, Thomas; Huffman, Sonya K.; Oskam, Arie A.; & Rizov, Marian. (2009). Changes in food, alcohol and cigarettes consumption during transition: Evidence from Russia. Presented at the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, Milwaukee, WI.

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This paper examines the changes in nutritional behavior of Russian adults over the ten-year transition period, between 1994 and 2004. We present evidence on the impact of individual as well as regional characteristics on changes in fat, protein, alcohol and cigarette consumption, and on diversity of diet. The results from a dynamic empirical model suggest that among microeconomic determinants, initial levels of consumption, gender, holding a university degree, and having access to a garden plot have a significant impact on the changes in consumption behavior in Russia. Regarding the macroeconomic variables, economic growth has a significant impact on changes in fat and protein consumption and on alcohol use, while unemployment changes significantly impact protein intake, alcohol consumption and the diversity of diet.




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Agricultural & Applied Economics Association 2009 AAEA & ACCI Joint Annual Meeting


Herzfeld, Thomas
Huffman, Sonya K.
Oskam, Arie A.
Rizov, Marian



2009









Agricultural and Applied Economics Association

Milwaukee, WI





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