Does Financial Literacy Contribute to Food Security?
International Journal of Food and Agricultural Economics: ISSN 2147-8988, E-ISSN: 2149-3766 Vol. 4 No. 1, Special Issue, 2015, pp. 1-19
19 Pages Posted: 6 Feb 2016
Date Written: 2015
Abstract
Food insecurity, not having consistent access to adequate food for active, healthy lives for all household members is most common among low income households. However, income alone is not sufficient to explain who experiences food insecurity. This study investigates the relationship between financial literacy and food security. We find that low income households who exhibit financial literacy are less likely to experience food insecurity.
Keywords: household food security, literacy, household budget, household expenditure
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Gema Zamarro (Contact Author)
University of Arkansas - Department of Education Reform ( email )
201 Graduate Education Building
Fayetteville, AR 72701
United States
Center for Economic and Social Research (CESR) ( email )
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Los Angeles, CA 90089-3332
United States
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