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VOL. 9, ISSUE 5 (2023)
Pattern of rural and urban consumption expenditure in India: Evidence from 68th NSSO round
Authors
Nilmadhab Das, Debasish Mondal
Abstract
Using data from the 2011-12 National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) round,
this study explores the differences in consumption patterns between rural and
urban households in India. The study focuses on various consumption categories,
including food and non-food, housing, education, healthcare, and transport.
Descriptive statistics analysis was employed to analyse the data. The study
findings indicate that rural households spend more of their total consumption
on food, while urban households spend more on non-food items. Furthermore, the
study found that households in both rural and urban areas with lower levels of
consumption tend to spend more on cereals and cereal products, while those with
higher consumption levels switch to milk and beverage products. Regarding
non-food items, households with lower consumption levels tend to spend more on
fuel and lights, whereas those with higher consumption levels shift towards
durables goods. Meanwhile, as households' consumption ability increases, they
shift their consumption patterns from fuel and lights to convenience, rent, and
tax. The study also used the Gini coefficient to calculate inequality in the
distribution of consumption expenditure. The results suggest that rural
inequality is higher than urban inequality in India and its major states.
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Pages:30-34
How to cite this article:
Nilmadhab Das, Debasish Mondal "Pattern of rural and urban consumption expenditure in India: Evidence from 68th NSSO round". International Journal of Commerce and Management Research, Vol 9, Issue 5, 2023, Pages 30-34
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